GLYSETA PLUS Tablet 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.
GLYSETA PLUS Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other diabetes medications. It works best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Your dose will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.
To get the most benefit, you should take it regularly, at the same time each day, 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 GLYSETA PLUS Tablet include diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea. Hence, 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 GLYSETA PLUS Tablet, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure 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.
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
GLYSETA PLUS Tablet 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 an appropriate diet and exercise, will help you live a healthy everyday life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as prescribed because it protects your future health.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of GLYSETA PLUS
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
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. GLYSETA PLUS Tablet is to be taken with food.
GLYSETA PLUS Tablet is a combination of two medicines: sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin helps your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitates effective use of insulin by the body, and reduces excess sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide that lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
1 .Alcohol-UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with GLYSETA PLUS Tablet.
2 .Pregnancy-CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of GLYSETA PLUS Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
3 .Breast feeding-CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
GLYSETA PLUS Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
4 .Driving-CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
5 .Kidney-CAUTION
GLYSETA PLUS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of GLYSETA PLUS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of GLYSETA PLUS Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
6 .Liver-UNSAFE
GLYSETA PLUS Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of GLYSETA PLUS Tablet, 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.p
