Ilsung Sitamet Tablet 50/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken orally twice a day with food, and the dosage should be gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal adverse reactions caused by metformin. 1. Patients not previously treated with metformin: Begin with an initial dose of 50/500 mg, one tablet twice a day, and the dose may be increased to 50/1000 mg if necessary. 2. Patients currently undergoing metformin treatment: The recommended initial dose is sitagliptin 50 mg twice a day (total daily amount 100 mg) alongside the existing metformin dose.

This medication is used for the treatment of diabetes, and there are several important precautions that should be followed when taking this medication. First, this medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions; if symptoms such as rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a doctor. Second, pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, may occur, so if abdominal pain, vomiting, or severe abdominal discomfort arises, you should inform medical personnel immediately. Third, this medication should not be administered to patients with poor kidney function or those with severe infections and dehydration, and it should be discontinued before and after tests using iodine contrast agents. Fourth, it is safer for women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant, as well as breastfeeding mothers, not to take this medication. Fifth, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur during the use of this medication, so it is important to eat regularly, avoid sudden exercise or alcohol, and take immediate appropriate actions if hypoglycemic symptoms are suspected. Sixth, this medication may be affected by liver or kidney function, so regular blood tests and kidney function tests should be conducted, and any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with healthcare personnel. Seventh, there may be interactions with other medications taken alongside this one, so you should inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are currently taking. Lastly, if sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, severe joint pain, skin rash, etc., occur during medication, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and exfoliative skin diseases (severe allergic reactions)
• Acute pancreatitis (including fatal/non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis)
• Acute renal failure and deterioration of renal function
• Dyspnea (respiratory problems)
• Severe and disabling joint pain
• Bullous pemphigoid
• Severe hypoglycemia
• Lactic acidosis (severe metabolic acidosis)
• Elevated liver enzymes and liver dysfunction
• Thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• upper respiratory tract infection
• nasopharyngitis
• headache
• joint pain
• muscle pain
• limb pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a longer duration.

Appearance

Red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3 packs)]