Tagipmet Tablet 50/500mg

Tagipmet Tablet Uses

Tagipmet 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. Tagipmet 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.

Tagipmet Tablet 50/500mg formula

• Sitagliptin
• Metformin

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

1. Pregnancy

You might need to take Tagipmet during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes. However, you should still consult your doctor before using it.

2. Breastfeeding

If you are breastfeeding, do not use Tagipmet before prior approval from your healthcare provider.

How to use Tagipmet Tablet 50/500mg?

• 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. 

Tagipmet Side Effects

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

Contraindications

The use of Tagipmet is contraindicated in the following conditions:

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

Drug Interactions

Tagipmet can interact with the following medications:

• acetazolamide
• dichlorphenamide
• ethanol
• gatifloxacin
• ioxilan
• metrizamide
• topiramate
• zonisamide

Storage Conditions

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