Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Velmetia
(sitagliptin;metformin)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
For patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus: Velmetia 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. Velmetia 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. Velmetia is indicated as triple combination therapy with a PPAR 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 PPAR agonist. Velmetia 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 dosage of insulin and metformin alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain sitagliptin;metformin as their active ingredient composition:
Velmetia
Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
Efficib
Merck Sharp and Dohme B.V
Ristfor
Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
Sitagliptin / Metformin hydrochloride Accord
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
Janumet
Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
Sitagliptin / Metformin hydrochloride Sun
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V.
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;metformin
Category
Drugs used in diabetes
Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
Medical Disclaimer
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