Sigatech 50mg Tablet

SIGATECH 50 mg Tablet contains Sitagliptin 50 mg, a Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Sitagliptin works by increasing incretin hormone levels, which enhance insulin secretion and reduce glucagon levels, helping to control blood glucose in a glucose-dependent manner.

USES

• Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents

• Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control

• Suitable for patients who require dose adjustment due to renal impairment or specific clinical situations

BENEFITS

• Improves blood sugar control by increasing insulin release and decreasing glucagon secretion

• Low risk of hypoglycemia when used alone or with non-secretagogue drugs

• Weight neutral—does not cause weight gain

• Convenient once or twice daily dosing

• Well tolerated with a good safety profile

SIDE EFFECTS

Common Side Effects:

• Upper respiratory tract infections

• Headache

• Nasopharyngitis (cold symptoms)

• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea

Serious or Less Common Side Effects:

• Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

• Pancreatitis (rare)

• Joint pain

• Hypoglycemia (mostly when combined with sulfonylureas or insulin)