Sitaem Tablet 50/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is typically taken twice daily with food, gradually increasing the dosage to minimize gastrointestinal side effects caused by Metformin. 1. Patients who are not currently receiving Metformin treatment: - The initial dose is this medication 50/500 mg, 1 tablet twice daily. - For dose escalation, this medication 50/1000 mg, 1 tablet twice daily. 2. Patients receiving Metformin treatment:

This medication is used in the treatment of diabetes and may cause serious allergic reactions, so caution is warranted. If symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, there is a risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) with this medication; therefore, symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea should be reported to medical staff promptly. Patients with impaired kidney function, dehydration, severe infection, or heart failure should not take this medication, and should stop taking it immediately if such conditions occur. The medication should be discontinued before tests utilizing contrast agents and should be resumed only after confirming normal kidney function post-examination. It is safer for pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers not to use this medication. This drug can cause hypoglycemia, so particular caution should be exercised when combined with irregular meals, intense exercise, or other hypoglycemic medications. Regular testing of kidney function and blood tests should be undertaken, and monitoring of vitamin B12 levels is advisable. Alcohol intake can increase the risk of side effects from this medication, so it should be avoided while taking it. It is recommended to temporarily suspend taking this drug before and after surgery, resuming only after the patient's condition is recovered. During treatment with this medication, prompt reporting to a doctor is necessary in cases of sudden muscle pain, joint pain, skin rash, or blisters. In the case of overdose, immediate medical attention is required for appropriate treatment, and if necessary, blood dialysis may be used to remove the drug. Elderly patients may experience decreased kidney function, so dosage adjustments and regular monitoring of kidney function are recommended. It is important to consult medical staff promptly if there are changes in health status or abnormal symptoms during treatment with this medication.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, exfoliative skin disease (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), severe allergic reactions, acute pancreatitis, lactic acidosis, acute renal failure, difficulty breathing, unstable angina, severe and disabling joint pain, bullous pemphigoid, severe hypoglycemia, acute renal failure, difficulty breathing, acute renal failure

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

56 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging × 4)