Vigliptin Duo Tablet 50/1000 Milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken twice daily with food, with a gradual increase in dose to reduce gastrointestinal adverse reactions caused by metformin. 1. Patients not currently being treated with metformin: - The initial dose is Vigliptin Duo 50/500 mg, taken as 1 tablet twice a day, - It can be increased to 50/1000 mg, taken as 1 tablet twice a day. 2. Patients treated with metformin:

This medication is used for the treatment of diabetes and can potentially cause severe allergic reactions. If symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulties, or swelling of the face or neck occur after taking this medication, you should immediately stop taking it and seek medical attention. This drug may cause a condition known as pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas, so if severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea occurs while taking it, you should go to the hospital immediately. Patients with poor kidney function, serious infections, or heart failure are at risk when taking this medication, and it is essential to consult a physician. Additionally, if you are scheduled for a test that uses iodine contrast media, you should discontinue this medication for a certain period before and after the test and ensure that kidney function is normal. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should avoid taking this medication. This medication can cause hypoglycemia (a condition where blood sugar drops too low), so careful monitoring of blood sugar changes is important, especially when combined with other hypoglycemic agents. While taking this medication, it is recommended to maintain regular meals and appropriate exercise, and to avoid sudden meal skipping or intense exercise. If you have liver or kidney issues, or are dehydrated, or have severe diarrhea or vomiting, you should stop taking this medication and consult a doctor. Alcohol consumption may increase risks when taken with this medication, so excessive drinking should be avoided. It is important to have regular blood tests and kidney function tests during treatment to check for any irregularities. In case of overdose, you should immediately visit a healthcare facility for appropriate treatment, as this medication can be partially removed via hemodialysis. Finally, if severe joint pain or skin blisters occur while taking this medication, you should inform your doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, fatal/non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, dyspnea

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 from entering, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle