Lipimet Extended-Release Tablets 20/500 mg

Adult dose

This drug is administered once daily to adults, with the evening meal.

This drug can rarely cause serious lactic acidosis, so any symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Additionally, there is a risk of hypoglycemia when used with other diabetes medications, so caution is advised. If symptoms of muscle pain or myopathy occur, consult a doctor immediately, and in severe cases, treatment may need to be discontinued. This drug should not be used in patients with severely impaired kidney function or acute kidney injury. Patients with heart-related conditions such as heart failure or acute myocardial infarction should also avoid taking it. Before and after examinations using specific contrast agents, the administration of this drug should be temporarily discontinued and restarted only after kidney function is confirmed to be normal. It should not be used in patients with allergies to any of the ingredients or a history of type 1 diabetes or lactic acidosis. In patients with severe infections, significant trauma, around the time of surgery, or in a state of malnutrition, administration may need to be temporarily suspended. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this drug. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function require dose adjustments and regular kidney function tests, and should be aware of the potential for side effects. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of lactic acidosis, so it is advisable to avoid it. This drug may interact with other medications, so if any other drugs are being taken, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist. Potential side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms, hypoglycemia, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, etc., so if any adverse symptoms occur, immediate consultation is required. This drug should not be chewed or crushed but swallowed whole, and stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• gastritis
• gastrointestinal disorders
• vomiting
• irritable bowel syndrome
• hypoglycemia

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

White, oval, biconvex film-coated tablet

Package unit

7 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle