Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Sitagliptin / Metformin hydrochloride Mylan
(sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate;metformin hydrochloride)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
For adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride Mylan is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in patients inadequately controlled on their maximal tolerated dose of metformin alone or those already being treated with the combination of sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride Mylan is indicated in combination with a sulphonylurea (i.e., triple combination therapy) as an adjunct to diet and exercise in patients inadequately controlled on their maximal tolerated dose of metformin and a sulphonylurea. Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride Mylan is indicated as triple combination therapy with a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARg) agonist (i.e., a thiazolidinedione) as an adjunct to diet and exercise in patients inadequately controlled on their maximal tolerated dose of metformin and a PPARg agonist. Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride Mylan is also indicated as add-on to insulin (i.e., triple combination therapy) as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in patients when stable dose of insulin and metformin alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate;metformin hydrochloride
Category
Drugs used in diabetes
Manufacturer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Limited
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