Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Istamet XR 500 Tablet is a prescription anti-diabetic medicine used for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Contains Sitagliptin 100 mg + Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg (Extended Release).
Helps control blood sugar levels when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Helps improve glycemic control in adults
Supports long-term blood sugar management
May help reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications when used as prescribed.

🔹 Composition
Sitagliptin 100 mg
Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg (Extended Release)
Belongs to the antidiabetic medicine category.

🔹 How It Works
Sitagliptin increases insulin release and decreases excess glucose production.
Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.
The XR formulation provides gradual release of metformin for sustained blood sugar control.

🔹 Key Benefits
Effective Type 2 diabetes treatment tablet
Helps maintain stable blood glucose levels
Extended-release formulation may improve gastrointestinal tolerability
Supports better diabetes management when combined with lifestyle modifications

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
Usually taken with or after meals
Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break
Take regularly at the same time each day for optimal results.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Diarrhea
Headache
Nausea
Upper respiratory tract infection
Stomach discomfort
Flatulence

🔹 Precautions
Use under medical supervision
Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
Inform your doctor about kidney, liver, or heart conditions
Regular kidney function monitoring may be recommended.