Inosita Plus Tablet 50mg/500mg

Price of Inosita Plus Tablet 50mg/500mg

The price of Inosita Plus Tablet 50mg/500mg in Pakistan is Rs. 818

Inosita Plus Tablet Uses

Inosita Plus is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, sometimes along with other anti-diabetic medications. It helps lower blood glucose levels and improves glycemic control. Inosita Plus is a combination of sitagliptin and metformin. It is often given when metformin is not effective on its own.

Sitagliptin belongs to the class of drugs known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, while Metformin belongs to the biguanides class of medicines, used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients.

The combination of sitagliptin and metformin, along with doctor-approved diet and exercise can be effective in lowering blood glucose levels, which is of utmost importance in the management of diabetes.

How to use Inosita Plus Tablet 50mg/500mg?

• Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
• Take it half an hour before food intake.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• The recommended dosage of sitagliptin 50 mg/metformin 500 mg orally is twice a day. However, it may vary according to condition. 

Inosita Plus Side Effects

• Hypoglycemia
• GI upset
• Taste disturbance
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Hepatitis
• Skin reactions
• Reduced B12 absorption
• Lactic acidosis (rarely)

Drug Interactions

Inosita Plus can interact with the following medications:

• Acetazolamide
• Dichlorphenamide
• Ethanol
• Gatifloxacin
• Ioxilan
• Metrizamide
• Topiramate
• Zonisamide

Contraindications

The use of Inosita Plus is contraindicated in the following conditions:

• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Liver or kidney impairment
• Cardiac or respiratory failure

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep it away from moisture and heat
• Keep out of reach and sight of children