Istamet
Istamet is a diabetes medication containing Sitagliptin + Metformin, available as 50/1000mg tablets.
- Category
- Diabetes
- Active ingredient
- Sitagliptin · Metformin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50/1000mg
Prescription rules on Istamet vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Alternative Name
- Janumet
- Therapeutic Class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor, Biguanide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological Class
- DPP-4 Inhibitor, Biguanide
- Minor Side Effects
- nausea, diarrhoea, headache
- Moderate Side Effects
- upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis
- Dosage Forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture.
- Drug Interactions
- Alcohol, Iodinated contrast media
- Age Restrictions
- Not indicated for use in children or adolescents.