Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin is a combination diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor plus DPP-4 inhibitor). It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin works

Ertugliflozin helps the kidneys remove extra sugar from the body through the urine. Sitagliptin boosts the body's own incretin hormones, which prompt the pancreas to release insulin after meals and reduce the amount of sugar the liver releases. Together they lower blood sugar through different routes.

What is Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin used for?

• Type 2 diabetes

Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, together with diet and exercise. It is often prescribed when one medicine is not enough, and may be taken alongside metformin. Better blood sugar control lowers the risk of long-term complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.

Side effects of Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin

Some side effects of Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin come from the extra sugar passed in the urine. Common ones include:

• Genital thrush (yeast infections)
• Urinary tract infections
• Passing more urine than usual
• Thirst
• Headache

Seek urgent help for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fast breathing or unusual drowsiness, which may be signs of ketoacidosis, even if blood sugar is not very high. Also get help for severe ongoing stomach pain spreading to the back, or pain, redness and swelling of the genital area with fever.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or frequent genital or urinary infections.
• If you are unwell with vomiting or diarrhoea, cannot eat or drink, or are due to have surgery, ask your doctor whether to pause it, as dehydration raises the risk of ketoacidosis.
• When taken with insulin or a sulfonylurea such as glimepiride, it can cause low blood sugar, so learn the warning signs.
• Keep up regular blood sugar checks, practise good genital hygiene and drink enough fluids.
• It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin

What is the price of Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin products currently in stock range from Rs 655 to Rs 1,323 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is ERTUCO S 5/100mg Tablet at Rs 655. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin are available in Pakistan?

Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ertuvia (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Gujasit (CCL Pharmaceuticals PTV Ltd Al Qamar), Ertahil-sit (Hilton Pharmaceuticals), Guja (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Trevia (Getz Pharma Ltd), Gvia (Genix Pharma Ltd) and Ertuco (Atco Laboratories Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin?

Yes. Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin be used during pregnancy?

It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Are all Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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