Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet

Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet, made by Nabiqasim Industries Ltd, is a two-in-one medicine for type 2 diabetes. Its active ingredient is Sitagliptin + Metformin 50/500mg, and it is used for type 2 diabetes. Pack size: 14 tablets.

Uses of Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet

Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet is used with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when metformin alone is not enough, or to replace taking the two medicines separately.

How Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet works

Sitagliptin increases the body’s own insulin release after meals and lowers the hormone that raises blood sugar, while metformin reduces sugar made by the liver and improves the body’s response to insulin.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet include:

• Nausea, diarrhoea or stomach upset
• Headache
• Common cold symptoms
• Low blood sugar when taken with a sulfonylurea or insulin

Get urgent help for severe, persistent stomach pain that may reach the back (possible pancreatitis), or for deep fast breathing, severe weakness or vomiting (possible lactic acidosis).

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with meals to reduce stomach upset.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease, or a history of pancreatitis.
• It may need to be stopped before surgery or scans that use contrast dye.
• Keep up regular blood sugar and kidney function tests.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Substitutes for Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet

These brands have the same salt and strength as Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet (Sitagliptin + Metformin 500mg) and come in the same form. Prices are per pack and pack sizes can differ, so compare carefully. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

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Glytec M 50/500mg Tablet: frequently asked questions

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.