575 Pill — PINK OVAL, 17mm — Sitagliptin

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Imprint575
ColourPINK
ShapeOVAL
Size17
StrengthSITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE 50 mg;metformin hydrochloride 500 mg
Dosage formTablet, Film Coated
ManufacturerLake Erie Medical Surgical & Supply DBA Quality Care Products LLC
NDC35356-136
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IngredientsSITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE[sitagliptin];metformin hydrochloride[metformin]

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The imprint "575" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Sitagliptin

Uses and warnings

Pancreatitis - "postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis"; Heart Failure - association observed with DPP-4 inhibitors in cardiovascular trials; Acute Renal Failure - "postmarketing reports of worsening renal function, including acute renal failure"; Hypoglycemia risk increased when combined with insulin or insulin secretagogues; Hypersensitivity Reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Arthralgia - severe joint pain reported with DPP-4 inhibitors; Bullous Pemphigoid, a blistering condition requiring hospitalization.

"JANUVIA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus." Not for type 1 diabetes or patients with pancreatitis history.

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file a518e35b-f24b-4435-ac41-251318b915ad.xml