Overview: TREVIA 50MG
TREVIA 50MG is a prominent medication in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, it helps to improve blood sugar levels by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.
Active Ingredients
- Sitagliptin: A dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that enhances the body's ability to maintain lower blood sugar levels, particularly after meals.
Health Benefits
- Improves Blood Sugar Levels: It assists in controlling high blood sugar levels, which in turn helps prevent kidney damage, nerve problems, loss of limbs, blindness, and sexual function problems.
- Reduces Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: Proper control of diabetes may also lessen the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Precautions and Side Effects
- Pancreatitis: Rarely, Sitagliptin may cause pancreatitis. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice severe stomach/abdominal pain which may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
- Allergic Reactions: Rare but serious conditions like blistering skin, rash, or swelling of the face can occur.
- Joint Pain: It may cause severe and disabling joint pain. Consult your doctor if this happens.
- Heart Failure: It can lead to heart failure in some people. If you experience shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, or swelling of the feet, legs, or stomach area, it's essential to consult with a doctor.
- Other Side Effects: May include headache, sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose.
Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medication. The details above are meant as a general guideline and may not include all the nuances associated with the product.