ISTAVEL 100MG TAB

Overview

ISTAVEL 100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ISTAVEL 100MG TAB is composed of: SITAGLIPTIN (100 MG)

Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.Sitagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sitagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Sitagliptin is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Usage

SITAGLIPTIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
SITAGLIPTIN can address symptoms like: Frequent Urination, Increased Thirst, Erectile Dysfunction, Armpits Scales On Skin, Feet Tingling, Fatigue (tiredness)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Precautions for ISTAVEL 100MG TAB and its Constituents


  • You should not use sitagliptin if you are allergic to it, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
  • You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.Do not take two doses at one time.Sitagliptin helps to control high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
  • Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
  • Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. These could be symptoms of pancreatitis.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe joint pain.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SITAGLIPTIN over-dosage can result in: Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Slurred Speech, Weakness (generalized), Confusion, Abdomen Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Anxiety, Depression, Irregular Heartbeat, Night Terrors, Seizure, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Chills, Confusion, Pale Skin, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Slurred Speech, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Pain, Cough, Fever, Loss Of Voice, Throat Soreness, Sneezing, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Muscle Pain, Hypoglycemia, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Ankles Swelling, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

SITAGLIPTIN can interfere with: Pancreatitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

SITAGLIPTIN is categorized as: DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE 4 INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily63%
Morning26%
Afternoon8%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days62%
30 Days25%
60 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs2%
18 to 35yrs4%
35 to 50yrs26%
50 to 60yrs21%
60 to 70yrs35%
70yrs and above12%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females50%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Cardiologist29%
Physician28%
Endocrinologist26%
Oncologist13%
Pulmonologist1%
Neurosurgeon1%
Gastroenterologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

CILACAR 10MG TAB12%
CELIN 500MG TAB11%
METOLAR 25MG TAB11%
GEMER 2 DS TAB11%
CCM TAB11%
SULISENT 100MG TAB11%
ATIVAN 1MG TAB11%
ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG11%
LANTUS INJ10%
COBADEX CZS TAB10%
CALCIROL 1 GM SACH10%
OLVANCE 40MG TAB10%
THYRONORM TAB 50MCG10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)29%
HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY)29%
PPBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)26%
LIPID PROFILE (SCREENING)17%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)15%
KFT (SCREENING)14%
SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY)10%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Diabetic diet (Diet)14%
Blood Sugar Monitoring (Others)12%

Available Alternatives for ISTAVEL 100MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ISTAVEL 100MG TABINR 315 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
JANUVIA 100MG TABINR 314.63 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
ZITA 100MG TABINR 198.77 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 100 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ISTAMET 50/1000 TABINR 359 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ISTAMET 50/500 TABINR 348 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ISTAMET 50MG/1000MG TABINR 718 for 30 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ISTAMET 50MG/500MG TABINR 348 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ISTAMET CP 100MG/1000MG TAB XRINR 335 for 14 TABLET XRMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100.0 MG
ISTAMET TABINR 308 for 14 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ISTAMET XR CP TABINR 335 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
ISTAVEL 25MG TABINR 239 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 25.0 MG
ISTAVEL 50MG TABINR 269 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JANUMET 50/1000MG TABINR 375 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JANUMET 50/500MG TABINR 367.5 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JANUMET 50MG/1000MG TABINR 358.58 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JANUMET 50MG/500MG TABINR 347.59 for 15 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JANUMET CP 100MG/1000MG TAB XRINR 334.61 for 14 TABLET XRMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100.0 MG
JANUVIA 25 MG TABINR 238.72 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 25 MG
JANUVIA 25MG TABINR 238.72 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 25.0 MG
JANUVIA 50MG TABINR 268.69 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
SITAGLIPTINSITAGLIPTIN
ZITA 50MG TABINR 97.89 for 7 TABLETSSITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ZITA MET 50/500 TABINR 148.33 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ZITA MET TAB 50MG/1000MGINR 160 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ZITA MET TAB 50MG/500MGINR 148.83 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG