Sida Tablet 25mg (Sitagliptin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication is administered as 100 mg once daily in monotherapy or combination therapy, with a maximum daily dose of 100 mg. It can be taken regardless of meals. In patients with renal impairment, a dose adjustment is necessary based on kidney function. For patients with mild and moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 45), no dose adjustment is needed, while in those with eGFR between 30 and 45, the dose should be 50 mg once daily. In patients with severe renal impairment,

This medication can cause serious allergic reactions; if symptoms such as skin rash or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, acute pancreatitis, a serious pancreatic inflammation, may occur; if symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, or loss of appetite arise, visit a medical facility immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, or in cases of hypersensitivity to the drug or its components. In patients with reduced kidney function, the drug concentration may increase, and dose adjustments are necessary along with regular kidney function tests. If this medication is taken with insulin or sulfonylureas, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so blood sugar levels should be closely monitored and dosage adjusted as necessary. Rarely, joint pain or skin blistering disorders may occur, so inform a physician if these symptoms appear. Use of this medication is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and safety in children or adolescents under 18 has not been established. In cases of overdose, general emergency treatment may be required, and it may be partially removed by hemodialysis, so follow the medical staff's instructions. This medication has minimal interactions with other drugs, but it is advisable to consult a doctor if taking specific medications. Elderly patients have a higher risk of reduced kidney function; thus, dose adjustments and kidney function tests are important.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), anaphylaxis, rash, skin diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, pneumonia, diabetic complications, metabolic acidosis, cardiac arrest, severe and disabling joint pain, blistering dermatosis, rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• nasopharyngitis
• headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• constipation
• myalgia
• limb pain
• back pain
• pruritus

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Light orange, round, biconvex film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTP×2]