PRODUCT INFORMATION

Istamet 50 /500 is a prescription drug comprising two active ingredients: Sitagliptin Phosphate and Metformin HCl. Together, they improve the blood glucose levels of type 2 diabetes patients. This drug is administered with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels. Sitagliptin phosphate and metformin HCl help lower the body’s blood sugar levels when taken per regime.

Sitagliptin Phosphate

Sitagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor. It works by increasing the release of the Incretin hormone, which raises insulin levels. This, in turn, lowers glucose production and maintains apt blood glucose levels in the body.

Metformin HCl

This ingredient belongs to the class of biguanides and acts via multiple mechanisms that collectively produce hypoglycemic effects. Metformin causes less production of sugar from the liver cells. It increases the sensitivity of cells to insulin; this way, it removes sugar from the blood. It also delays intestinal sugar absorption into the bloodstream, especially after eating. This way, it controls blood sugar levels. It effectively controls the sugar level between and directly after meals.