Samsung Sitagliptin Plus Tablet 50/850mg

Adult dosage

This medication is typically taken twice a day with food, with doses gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal adverse reactions from Metformin. 1. For patients not currently treated with Metformin: Take this medication 50/500 mg twice a day, 1 tablet each time, and may increase to 50/1000 mg twice a day, 1 tablet each time. 2. For patients currently on Metformin treatment:

This medication is used for the treatment of diabetes and contains two active ingredients, Sitagliptin and Metformin. While taking this medication, serious allergic reactions may occur, so discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional immediately if symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur. There is a risk of acute pancreatitis; if severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever occurs, one should go to a hospital immediately. The Metformin component can rarely cause lactic acidosis, a serious metabolic problem, so it’s important to inform medical personnel if symptoms like muscle pain, weakness, shortness of breath, or abdominal pain occur. Patients with poor kidney function or severe diseases such as serious infections, dehydration, heart failure, or acute myocardial infarction should not take this medication; its use should also be temporarily suspended before and after radiographic examinations that involve contrast agents. It is generally not recommended for use in pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under 18 years of age. While on this medication, it's important to maintain a regular diet and exercise and to be aware of symptoms of hypoglycemia. When taken with insulin or other hypoglycemic agents, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so immediate measures should be taken if symptoms occur. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so regular blood tests and kidney function tests are important. Additionally, alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects from this medication, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking it. Patients scheduled for surgery or those with serious infections, trauma, or poor health should temporarily suspend use of this medication and resume once their condition improves. In the case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately, as this medication can be partially removed by hemodialysis. If blisters, severe joint pain, itching, or the like occur during treatment with this medication, inform your doctor immediately and seek treatment. Lastly, regular monitoring of blood sugar, kidney function, and hematological parameters is essential to safely continue treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, exfoliative skin diseases (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), severe skin adverse reactions, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, difficulty breathing, severe and disabling joint pain, bullous pemphigoid, hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, liver abnormalities (elevated liver enzyme levels, jaundice, etc.), severe edema, acute renal function deterioration, unstable angina

Mild side effects

• Headache
• upper respiratory infection
• nasopharyngitis
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• weakness
• dyspepsia
• constipation

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air entry, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle