Sitavis M Tablets 50/850 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken orally 2 times a day with food, with a gradual increase in dosage to reduce gastrointestinal side effects caused by metformin. The initial dosage is determined based on the patient's current treatment regimen. 1. For patients not treated with metformin: The initial dose is 50/500 mg, 1 tablet taken 2 times a day, with a possible increase to 50/1000 mg, 1 tablet, taken 2 times a day. 2. For...

This medication helps control blood sugar. However, it may rarely cause serious allergic reactions, so if symptoms such as skin rash or difficulty in breathing occur, you should immediately stop taking it and consult your doctor. Additionally, it can cause inflammation of the pancreas known as pancreatitis, so if you experience abdominal pain, vomiting, or severe abdominal discomfort, you should quickly visit a hospital. This medication should not be administered to patients with impaired kidney function, severe infections, or heart problems; especially patients with decreased kidney function should consult their doctor before use. You should temporarily discontinue this medication before using iodine-containing contrast agents for tests, and start taking it again only after confirming normal kidney function post-examination. It is safer for women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or nursing not to use this medication. During the intake of this medication, be cautious for symptoms of hypoglycemia, especially when taking it alongside other blood sugar-lowering agents, as there may be a higher risk of hypoglycemia, warranting regular blood sugar checks. Moreover, this medication may affect liver and kidney functions, so regular blood tests and kidney function evaluations should be conducted. Alcohol intake may increase the risk of side effects associated with this medication, so it is advisable to avoid drinking during treatment. If you undergo surgery or severe trauma, you should temporarily stop taking this medication and resume it according to the doctor's instructions after recovery. While taking this medication, you must consistently adhere to your dietary and exercise regimens; if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult healthcare professionals immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), anaphylaxis, rash, exfoliative skin disorders (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), acute pancreatitis (including fatal/non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis), acute renal failure, difficulty in breathing, thrombocytopenia, rhabdomyolysis, increased liver enzymes, severe arthralgia, blistering similar to dermatitis herpetiformis, hypoglycemia, acute renal failure, unstable angina, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×2), 56 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×4)