Acitamet Tablet 50/850 mg

Adult dose

The usual dosage of this medication is taken twice daily with food, gradually increasing the dose to reduce gastrointestinal side effects caused by metformin. 1. Patients not currently treated with metformin: Start with the initial dose of this medication 50/500 mg, taken 1 tablet twice daily, and can increase to 50/1000 mg, 1 tablet twice daily. 2. Patients treated with metformin

This medication is used for the treatment of diabetes and contains both sitagliptin and metformin. When taking this medication, hypersensitivity reactions may occur, so if symptoms such as skin rash or difficulty breathing appear, stop taking it immediately and inform a doctor. There is a risk of serious pancreatic conditions, such as pancreatitis, so quickly consult a healthcare professional if symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting occur. Patients with impaired renal function or those with severe infections or dehydration should not take this medication, and those scheduled for surgery should also temporarily discontinue its use. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use this medication. This medication can cause hypoglycemia, so particularly when taken alongside other blood glucose lowering agents, blood glucose levels should be monitored frequently and immediate action should be taken if symptoms arise. Additionally, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medication, and regular kidney function tests should be conducted. Gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, upper respiratory tract infections, and other side effects may occur; if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. While taking this medication, it is important to maintain a consistent diet and exercise regimen, and to undergo regular blood glucose testing as well as kidney and blood tests. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately, as this medication can be partially removed via dialysis.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), anaphylaxis, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe dermatological reactions, acute pancreatitis (bleeding or necrotizing pancreatitis, fatal or non-fatal), acute renal failure, hepatic abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, heart

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• upper respiratory tract infection
• nasopharyngitis
• headache
• hypoglycemia
• thrombocytopenia
• myalgia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]