Glucitag Tablet 50 mg (Sitagliptin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication is administered as a single dose of 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. In patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustment is required based on renal function. - Mild renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed - Moderate renal impairment (eGFR 30–60 mL/min/1.73 m2): 50 mg once daily - Severe renal impairment (ESR...

This medication may cause severe allergic reactions, so if symptoms such as skin rash or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Additionally, there is a risk of developing acute pancreatitis, a serious inflammation of the pancreas. If symptoms like abdominal pain or vomiting occur, visit a medical facility promptly. Patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis should not take this medication, nor should it be used in cases of hypersensitivity to this medication or its components. Patients with impaired renal function may need dosage adjustments due to slower excretion of the drug, and regular kidney function monitoring is important. Hypoglycemia may occur during use of this medication, so especially when used together with insulin or sulfonylureas, it is important to frequently check blood sugar levels and take precautions against hypoglycemia. Severe joint pain or blistering skin conditions may develop, so if such symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Use of this medication is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age. Elderly patients may experience decreased renal function, requiring dosage adjustments and monitoring. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately as this medication can be partially removed by dialysis. During use of this medication, side effects such as dyspepsia, headache, upper respiratory infections may occur, so symptoms should be monitored, and if anomalies arise, consult healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome including exfoliative skin disorders), acute pancreatitis (both fatal/non-fatal bleeding or necrotizing pancreatitis), acute kidney failure, severe joint pain, blistering pemphigoid, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, liver abnormalities, severe edema or urinary problems

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• upper respiratory infections
• nasopharyngitis
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• vomiting
• myalgia

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, ideally at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Bright yellow-orange round film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle