Bajgliptin Duo Tablet 50/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken twice daily with meals, and the dosage is gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects caused by metformin. 1. For patients not treated with metformin: - The initial dose is this medication 50/500 mg twice a day, taking 1 tablet at a time. - If needed, the dose can be increased to this medication 50/1000 mg twice a day, taking 1 tablet at a time. 2. For patients who are treated with metformin:

This medication is used for the treatment of diabetes and contains sitagliptin and metformin. Before taking this medication, check for any history of allergic reactions, and if serious allergic symptoms or skin conditions occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Acute pancreatitis, a serious pancreatic disorder, may occur infrequently; therefore, if symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting develop, inform medical staff immediately. It should not be administered to patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, severe infections, or dehydration, or patients with acute cardiac disease. It is safer for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as nursing women, to avoid taking this medication. This medication may cause hypoglycemic symptoms; therefore, it is important to maintain regular meal times, avoid excessive exercise or alcohol intake, and be aware that the risk of hypoglycemia may increase when combined with other hypoglycemic agents. Regular monitoring of renal function and blood tests to check for adverse effects of this medication is important, and vitamin B12 levels should also be checked periodically. Patients with upcoming surgeries should discontinue use of this medication 48 hours before surgery and resume treatment only after renal function is confirmed to be normal post-surgery. Adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, headache, upper respiratory infections have been reported with this medication; if severe joint pain or skin rashes develop, a doctor should be consulted immediately. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of adverse effects; thus, excessive drinking should be avoided while taking this medication. During the use of this medication, it is necessary to consistently maintain diet, exercise, regular blood sugar monitoring, and consultations with healthcare professionals to ensure blood sugar control.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• anaphylaxis
• angioedema
• rash
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe allergic reactions
• acute pancreatitis
• acute renal failure
• dyspnea

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, upper respiratory infection, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, nasopharyngitis, constipation, myalgia, limb pain, back pain, pruritus, thrombocytopenia, decreased appetite, itching, dizziness, decreased vitamin B12, hypoglycemia, severe joint pain or disabilities accompanied by a rash resembling blister-like dermatitis.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle