Sitavia

Description:
Sitavia is a prescription oral antidiabetic medication that contains sitagliptin. It helps manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus by enhancing the body's natural insulin response after meals and decreasing glucose production in the liver. Sitavia can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes treatments such as metformin, insulin, sulphonylureas, or glitazones.

Directions:
•Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
•The usual recommended dose is: one 100 mg film-coated tablet once a day by mouth
•If you have kidney problems, your doctor may prescribe lower doses (such as 25 mg or 50 mg).
•You can take this medicine with or without food and drink.
•Your doctor may prescribe this medicine alone or with certain other medicines that lower blood sugar.
•Diet and exercise can help your body use its blood sugar better. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise recommended by your doctor while taking Sitavia.

Active Ingredient(s):
Sitagliptin Phosphate Monohydrate, equivalent to 100 mg Sitagliptin.

FAQs:
Q: What is Sitavia used for?
A: Sitavia is used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Q: How does Sitavia work?
A: It belongs to the class of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. Sitavia increases incretin hormone levels, which enhance insulin release after meals and reduce glucose production in the liver.

Q: How should I take Sitavia?
A: Take Sitavia exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily, with or without food.