Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage eye damage nerve problems and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or along with other diabetes medications. It works best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition blood sugar levels and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of taking Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR include diarrhea nausea vomiting upset stomach headache and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney liver or heart disease problems with your pancreas or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines may affect Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : CAUTION <p> Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is however not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Decreased appetite | Vomiting | Upper respiratory tract infection | Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) | Abdominal bloating | Nausea | Diarrhea

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

CAUTION

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Q. What is Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Sitagliptin inhibits the enzyme DPP4 and increases the release of insulin from the pancreas. This combination is not indicated for the patients below 18 years of age.| Q. Can the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use. It interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated it may cause anemia and nerve problems as a result of which the patient can feel tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet weakness urinary problems change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems some researchers suggest an intake of vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Q. What are the possible side effects of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: The use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) altered taste nausea stomach pain diarrhea headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effect like lactic acidosis. On long-term use it can also lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency.| Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should not to be taken?::: The use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with severe kidney impairment liver impairment congestive heart failure lactic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis.| Q. Is it safe to take alcohol while I am taking Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: No it is not safe to alcohol along with Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR as it can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.| Q. Can the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to lactic acidosis?::: Yes the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR can lead to lactic acidosis. It is a medical emergency which is caused by the increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. It is also known as MALA (Metformin associated lactic acidosis). It is a rare side effect associated with the use of metformin and therefore it is avoided in patients with underlying kidney disease old age patients or who take large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms of lactic acidosis may include muscle pain or weakness dizziness tiredness feeling of cold in arms and legs difficulty in breathing nausea vomiting stomach pain or slow heart rate. If you have these symptoms stop taking Sitagliptin + Metformin and immediately consult your doctor.| Q. What is Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Sitagliptin inhibits the enzyme DPP4 and increases the release of insulin from the pancreas. This combination is not indicated for the patients below 18 years of age.| Q. What are the possible side effects of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: The use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) altered taste nausea stomach pain diarrhea headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effect like lactic acidosis. On long-term use it can also lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency.| Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should not to be taken?::: The use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with severe kidney impairment liver impairment congestive heart failure lactic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis.| Q. Is it safe to take alcohol while I am taking Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: No it is not safe to alcohol along with Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR as it can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| Q. Can the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to lactic acidosis?::: Yes the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR can lead to lactic acidosis. It is a medical emergency which is caused by the increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. It is also known as MALA (Metformin associated lactic acidosis). It is a rare side effect associated with the use of metformin and therefore it is avoided in patients with underlying kidney disease old age patients or who take large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms of lactic acidosis may include muscle pain or weakness dizziness tiredness feeling of cold in arms and legs difficulty in breathing nausea vomiting stomach pain or slow heart rate. If you have these symptoms stop taking Sitagliptin + Metformin and immediately consult your doctor.| Q. Can the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use. It interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated it may cause anemia and nerve problems as a result of which the patient can feel tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet weakness urinary problems change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems some researchers suggest an intake of vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.| Q. What is Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Sitagliptin inhibits the enzyme DPP4 and increases the release of insulin from the pancreas. This combination is not indicated for the patients below 18 years of age.| Q. What are the possible side effects of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: The use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) altered taste nausea stomach pain diarrhea headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effect like lactic acidosis. On long-term use it can also lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency.| Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should not to be taken?::: The use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with severe kidney impairment liver impairment congestive heart failure lactic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis.| Q. Is it safe to take alcohol while I am taking Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: No it is not safe to alcohol along with Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR as it can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| Q. Can the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to lactic acidosis?::: Yes the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR can lead to lactic acidosis. It is a medical emergency which is caused by the increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. It is also known as MALA (Metformin associated lactic acidosis). It is a rare side effect associated with the use of metformin and therefore it is avoided in patients with underlying kidney disease old age patients or who take large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms of lactic acidosis may include muscle pain or weakness dizziness tiredness feeling of cold in arms and legs difficulty in breathing nausea vomiting stomach pain or slow heart rate. If you have these symptoms stop taking Sitagliptin + Metformin and immediately consult your doctor.| Q. Can the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes the use of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use. It interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated it may cause anemia and nerve problems as a result of which the patient can feel tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet weakness urinary problems change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems some researchers suggest an intake of vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Emsita M 100mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.