Emsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet

Description

Emsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medication used to 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.

Composition:

• Metformin: 1000 mg
• Sitagliptin: 50 mg

Uses of Emsita M Tablet

• Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Emsita M is used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can be prescribed alone or along with other diabetes medications.

How Emsita M Tablet Works

Emsita M 50mg/1000mg Tablet combines two medications:

• Sitagliptin: Helps the pancreas produce more insulin and facilitates effective use of insulin by the body. It also reduces excess sugar produced by the liver.
• Metformin: 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.

Benefits of Emsita M Tablet

• Effective Blood Glucose Control: By controlling blood glucose levels, Emsita M helps reduce the risk of serious diabetes-related complications such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Support for Healthy Living: Taking Emsita M regularly along with a proper diet and exercise can help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side Effects of Emsita M Tablet

Most side effects do not require medical attention and may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common Side Effects:

• Decreased appetite
• Vomiting
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Abdominal bloating
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

How to Use Emsita M Tablet

• Dosage: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
• Administration: Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Emsita M 50mg/1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.

Patient Advice

• Regularity: Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and do not stop unless your doctor recommends it.
• Lifestyle: Stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor.
• Monitoring: Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
• Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure it is safe for you.
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose.