Uses of Istavel 50mg Tablet
Istavel 50mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Diabetes
Side effects of Istavel 50mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Istavel 50mg Tablet are - Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Abdominal Pain, Sore Throat, Diarrhea, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Istavel 50mg Tablet
Do not use Istavel 50mg Tablet if you are allergic to - Sitagliptin
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Istavel 50mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Istavel 50mg Tablet
Istavel 50mg Tablet contains - Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin works by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme that destroys GLP and GIP hormones, allowing both to function more effectively. Both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are released by the intestine and affect blood glucose levels.
Overdose of Istavel 50mg Tablet
The dosage of Istavel 50mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Istavel 50mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Istavel 50mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Istavel 50mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Istavel 50mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
ACE inhibitors, disopyramide, fibric acid derivatives, fluoxetine, sulfonylureas: Possibly increased hypoglycemic effects.
beta blockers: Possibly prolonged hypoglycemia or promotion of hyperglycemia.
digoxin: Slightly increased plasma digoxin level.
estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, progestines, thiazide diuretics, triamterene: Possibly decreased hypoglycemic effects.