Dangijanujeong 25 Milligrams (Sitagliptin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dosage

The usual dose of this medication is 100 mg once daily for either monotherapy or combination therapy, with a maximum daily dose of 100 mg. It can be taken regardless of meals. Dose adjustment for patients with kidney impairment: 1. Mild kidney impairment (glomerular filtration rate 60-90 mL/min/1.73 m2): No dose adjustment is necessary. 2. Moderate kidney impairment (glomerular filtration rate 45-60 mL/min/1.73 m2): No dose adjustment is necessary. 3. Moderate kidney impairment...

This medication may cause severe allergic reactions, so if skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms occur after taking the medication, seek medical attention immediately. This medication can cause serious inflammation of the pancreas known as pancreatitis, so if symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Do not use this medication in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Patients allergic to this medication or its components should avoid taking it. Patients with impaired kidney function may accumulate the medication in the body, so dose adjustment is necessary and should be taken under a physician's guidance. Hypoglycemia symptoms may occur during the use of this medication, so especially when taken with insulin or sulfonylureas, blood sugar levels should be monitored closely. If severe joint pain or blisters on the skin develop, inform a physician immediately and stop taking the medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication, and its safety in children and adolescents has not been established. The elderly may have reduced kidney function, so kidney function should be assessed before taking the medication, and dose adjustment may be necessary. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment; this medication can be partially removed through dialysis. The risk of hypoglycemia may increase when used with other blood sugar-lowering agents, so it is important to consult with a physician about other medications being taken. Additionally, this medication may interact with some other drugs, so be sure to inform healthcare professionals about any other medications you are currently taking.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, severe skin reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and exfoliative dermatitis), acute pancreatitis (hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, which can be fatal), severe joint pain accompanied by disability, blistering similar to pemphigoid, liver abnormalities (elevation of liver enzymes, jaundice), acute kidney failure, severe swelling (peripheral edema), severe hypoglycemia.

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• upper respiratory tract infection
• headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• constipation
• vomiting
• myalgia
• limb pain
• back pain

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink, round, biconvex film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3]