Sitagliptin
SITagliptin 30 Tablets
¿Qué es Sitagliptin?
La sitagliptina es un medicamento antidiabético oral que se utiliza principalmente para manejar la diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Funciona inhibiendo la enzima dipeptidil peptidasa-4 (DPP-4), lo que resulta en niveles aumentados de hormonas incretinas, mejorando la secreción de insulina y disminuyendo los niveles de glucagón en la sangre. Esta acción ayuda a regular los niveles de glucosa en sangre sin causar hipoglucemia significativa.Side Effects
- Upper respiratory infection
- Headache
- Stuffy or runny nose
Warnings
- Pancreatitis: Inform patients to promptly report persistent severe abdominal pain.
- Hypoglycemia with concomitant use of sulfonylurea or insulin: Lower sulfonylurea or insulin doses may be required.
- Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment may be necessary.
- Hypersensitivity reactions: Discontinue if symptoms of allergic reactions occur.
- Severe and disabling arthralgia: Consider discontinuing if severe joint pain occurs.
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¿Qué es Sitagliptin ?
La sitagliptina es un medicamento antidiabético oral que se utiliza principalmente para manejar la diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Funciona inhibiendo la enzima dipeptidil peptidasa-4 (DPP-4), lo que resulta en niveles aumentados de hormonas incretinas, mejorando la secreción de insulina y disminuyendo los niveles de glucagón en la sangre. Esta acción ayuda a regular los niveles de glucosa en sangre sin causar hipoglucemia significativa.Sitagliptin Cupones y Precios - Rx.com
SITagliptin 30 Tablets
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