Sitagliptin Phosphate

Sitagliptin Phosphate;a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone.

Take Sitagliptin Phosphate exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

severe allergic reactions (rash/ hives/ itching/ difficulty breathing/ tightness in the chest/; swelling of the mouth/ face/ lips/tongue)
upper respiratory infection
runny/stuffy nose
sore throat
headache
nausea

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

sulfonylureas
repaglinide
nateglinide
exenatide
insulins
digoxin
alcohol

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
kidney disease
diabetic ketoacidosis
you have type 1 diabetes

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store between 68 and 77 degrees F / 20 and 25 degrees C.

Wear a medic alert bracelet that mentions your condition, your medication and the name of your health care professional.