Sitagliptin 50/850 mg Tablets

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken twice daily with food, and the dosage is gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal adverse reactions caused by metformin. 1. Patients not previously treated with metformin: The initial dose is 50/500 mg taken twice daily, one tablet at a time, and can be increased to 50/1000 mg, taken twice daily as one tablet. 2. Patients treated with metformin: The recommended initial dose is

This medication helps control blood sugar levels. However, rare but serious allergic reactions may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised. If symptoms such as skin rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing appear within three months of starting this medication, it should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. Additionally, this medication may cause serious side effects, including inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis); if abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea occur, seek medical attention immediately. One of the components of this medication may be harmful to patients with impaired kidney function, so it should not be taken if kidney function is poor. Patients with weakened heart function or severe infections, or dehydration should also avoid this medication. This medication should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or who are breastfeeding. During treatment, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur due to excessively low blood sugar, so special care should be taken with irregular meals or intense exercise. When used in conjunction with other diabetes medications or insulin, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so the dosage should be adjusted according to a doctor's instructions. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, thus regular liver and kidney function tests are necessary. Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of side effects from this medication; therefore, it is advisable to avoid alcohol during treatment. Patients undergoing surgery should discontinue this medication 48 hours prior to surgery and can restart it only after kidney function has returned to normal post-surgery. It is important to consistently practice dietary therapy, regular exercise, and to regularly monitor blood sugar and kidney function during the course of this medication. If blisters or severe pain develop on the skin during treatment, notify a physician immediately and discontinue the medication. In case of overdose, seek medical care promptly for appropriate treatment, and if necessary, the medication can be removed through dialysis.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• anaphylaxis
• severe allergic reactions
• high fever accompanied by severe rash
• blisters
• skin peeling
• pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• upper respiratory tract infection
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• nasopharyngitis
• constipation
• myalgia
• extremity pain

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

56 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging x 4)