Sitagliptin

Name: Sitagliptin
Brand: Sitagliptin
SKU: 2832
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Sitagliptin is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Sitagliptin works by increasing the levels of incretins in the body, incretins work by helping to control the blood sugar levels by assisting increased insulin release after a meal.

US Brand Name

Januvia

Generic Name

Sitagliptin

Other Brand Name

Sifores, Zita, Sitavac, Sitazit and other generic brands

Packing

7, 30, 28,45,100

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharma, Sava Medica, Prevego Healthcare and others

Form

Tablet

Strength

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

Country

India

25 mg 28 tablets USD $33.80

50 mg 28 tablets USD $39.80

100 mg 28 tablets USD $49.80

50 mg 45 tablets USD $64.50

100 mg 100 tablets USD $170.00

25 mg 45 tablet USD $54.00

25 mg 15 tablets USD $18.00

50 mg 15 tablets USD $21.50

Sitagliptin

Uses

Sitagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus which is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM).

How it Works

Sitagliptin is known as a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor. Sitagliptin operates by reducing the amount of glucagon and increases the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas to coltrol the blood sugar levels in the body. Glucagon causes the liver to produce more sugar, so by Sitagliptin reducing the amount of glucagon in the body, this also helps to reduce the levels of glucose in the blood.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Sitagliptin may suffer from such side effects;

Headaches,
Mild nausea
Upset stomach,
Diarrhoea,
Constipation,
Headache,
Upper respiratory tract infection,
Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar level),
Nasopharyngitis,
Runny nose,
sore throat,
Joint or muscle pain