Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin
Drug Class
Diabetes
Chemical Class
Biguanide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Metformin (HCl) is oral biguanide antidiabetic agent, introduced in 1950s. It reduces elevated blood glucose concentration in diabetic pa...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Biguanide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Biguanide pharmacological group
Metformin is the derivative of Metformin (HCl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Biguanide. It belongs to Hypoglycemic pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Biguanide pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Metformin (HCl) is 165.62. Its pKa is 11.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 to 3000 mg — 12 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 3times/day, if needed. Gradually increase upto 2-3 g/day.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Renal or hepatic impairment, diabetic ketoacidosis or pre-coma, cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI, acute alcohol intoxication, alcoholism
Important Warnings
Assess risk factors for lactic acidosis
Monitor renal function at least annually
Discontinue for 48 hours before and after surgery and measure renal function before resuming therapy, Elderly
Side Effects
Serious hyper sensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (discontinue)nausealactic acidosis (discontinue)hypoglycaemiaconstipationheadachediarrhoeavomiting.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
cimetidine
iodinated contrast agents
glucocorticoids
ACE inhibitors
potent CYP3A4 inhibitors
digoxin
insulin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 389.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 38.95 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 392
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 389.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Sitagliptin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 157 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Alosita-Met
1000mg
Rs 232.75Rs 33.25/unit
Lowest price per unitSAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP
Gvia-M
1000mg
Rs 239.4Rs 34.2/unit
No DRAP alertsGENIX PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
Sitaglu Met
1000mg
Rs 251.16Rs 35.88/unit
HILTON PHARMA
Jentin Met
1000Mg
Rs 256.48Rs 36.64/unit
SEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Treviamet
1000Mg
Rs 279.3Rs 39.9/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Treviamet
1000mg
Rs 286.23Rs 40.89/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Duvel Plus
1000Mg
Rs 299.25Rs 42.75/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Silo-M
1000mg
Rs 299.39Rs 42.77/unit
MACTER INTERNATIONAL
Juviamplus
1000mg
Rs 275
Helix Pharma
Trapezeplus
1000mg
Rs 279
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN
Neoglip
1000mg
Rs 344.96
ATCO
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1000mg
Rs 352.94
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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