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Is Istamet An Extended Release Tablet And Is There Any Alternative?
Hi, This is kumar, have diagnosed with DM-2 and observed that range is 150 before food and 200 after food. Dr.suggested that istamet 50/500, price wise looks more. wanted to know alternate for same. and also wanted to know that istamet is a extended release tablets ?
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hi,
It is not an extended release tablet. Istamet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines (sitagliptin-50 mg and metformin-500 mg). You can use other effective alternatives such as Janumet (sitagliptin-50 mg and metformin-500 mg) after consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
It is not an extended release tablet. Istamet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines (sitagliptin-50 mg and metformin-500 mg). You can use other effective alternatives such as Janumet (sitagliptin-50 mg and metformin-500 mg) after consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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