Introduction: Istamet tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

Mode of Action: They help your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitate effective use of insulin by the body and reduce excess sugar that your liver makes. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Dosage: The doctor will advise the dose and duration of the dosage form. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side effects: The most common side effects of taking of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache and sore throat.