Unimet Tablet 50/1000mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken 2 times a day with food, and the dosage is gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects caused by metformin. 1. For patients not previously treated with metformin: The initial dose is 50/500 mg of this medication taken 2 times a day at a dose of 1 tablet, which can be increased to 50/1000 mg taken 2 times a day at a dose of 1 tablet. 2. For patients already on metformin treatment: The recommended initial dose is

This medication consists of two ingredients, each used for diabetes treatment. The first ingredient is sitagliptin, and during treatment, serious allergic reactions may occur, requiring caution. Allergic reactions may include anaphylaxis, angioedema, severe skin reactions, etc. If these symptoms occur, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a physician. Additionally, sitagliptin can cause pancreatitis, a serious side effect involving inflammation of the pancreas; therefore, if abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting occur during treatment, inform a physician immediately. The second ingredient, metformin, should not be administered to patients with impaired kidney function, dehydration, severe infections, or heart failure. This medication can accumulate in cases of reduced kidney function, leading to lactic acidosis, a rare but potentially fatal metabolic complication, so regular kidney function tests should be conducted during treatment. Metformin can also cause severe hypoglycemia; thus, caution should be exercised, particularly in cases of irregular meals, intense exercise, or concurrent use of other glucose-lowering medications. If hypoglycemic symptoms occur, take immediate action. Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment with this medication, and temporarily discontinue it before and after surgery. Additionally, this medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children, and the elderly should use it cautiously due to a higher likelihood of impaired kidney function. During treatment, gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, and infections may occur as side effects, and if severe joint pain, skin rash, or blisters develop, consult a physician immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Regular blood tests and kidney function tests should be conducted to ensure safe use.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe rash and blisters accompanied by high fever, mucous membrane pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, jaundice, symptoms of liver dysfunction, sudden and severe headache, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe systemic edema, elevated blood pressure, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, respiratory distress

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

In-house packaging unit