Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Ajanta Pharma Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Sitagliptin (50mg) + Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (1000mg) |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 612 |
FAQ
Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet Reviews
Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg is best taken with food; however, take this medicine regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. The dose and duration are decided according to your condition and how well you respond to it. The doctor may also monitor your blood sugar levels regularly when you are taking this combination medicine.
Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If stopped abruptly, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of complications. This medication is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction because lifestyle habits play a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg include nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, and hypoglycemia. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. They may be able to help by adjusting the dosage or by prescribing an alternate medicine.
You should not take Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should also not take this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines that you take as some of them can affect or be affected by this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctors before taking it.
How Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet Works
How to Use Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet
Benefits of Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes as this helps to reduce the risk of serious diabetes-associated complications, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It also reduces the risk of heart diseases like heart attack or stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Uses of Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.
- Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms, such as fatigue, dizziness, cold sweats, tremor, and anxiety.
- Prefer taking Sitamax GM Forte 50mg/1mg/1000mg after a meal or with a snack, as this will reduce the chance of an upset stomach.
- Lifestyle changes like low sugar diet, exercising, losing weight, not smoking, and cutting down on alcohol intake may help this medication work better.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
References
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative, Active-Controlled, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Phase 3 Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Fixed Dose Combination of Sitagliptin Phosphate, Metformin Hydrochloride and Glimepiride Tablets in Comparison to Co- administration of Metformin Hydrochloride and Glimepiride Tablets in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Protocol No. ICR/21/004, clinical study report dated 3rd July 2023, Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited, Data on file.
- Sitagliptin/metformin HC [Prescribing Information]. Whitehouse Station: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2012.