Esmet 50/1000 mg Tablets

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken twice daily with food, with gradual dose escalation to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects from metformin. 1. For patients who are not currently treating with metformin: - Starting dose of this medication is 50/500 mg taken twice daily, 1 tablet at a time, and can be increased to 50/1000 mg taken twice daily, 1 tablet at a time. 2. For patients being treated with metformin:

This medication contains sitagliptin and metformin and is used in diabetes treatment. During the use of this medication, severe allergic reactions may occur, so if symptoms such as rash, hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. There may be a serious inflammation of the pancreas called acute pancreatitis, so if abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea occurs, promptly inform a healthcare professional. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, severe infections, dehydration, acute myocardial infarction, or sepsis should not take this medication. It is also safe for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing women, not to use this medication. This medication can cause serious side effects such as hypoglycemia or lactic acidosis, so it is important to eat regularly and not excessively increase physical activity. Particularly elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function should regularly monitor their kidney function and consult a doctor if any symptoms occur. When taken with other hypoglycemic agents or insulin, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so it is essential to inform your doctor about any medications being taken. Before undergoing surgery or imaging tests, this medication should be discontinued for a period of time, and after surgery, it should be resumed based on the patient's condition. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects associated with this medication, so it is advisable to avoid drinking while on this medication. Symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and signs of infection may occur during treatment, and if symptoms are severe or persistent, notify a healthcare professional. This medication may decrease vitamin B12 levels, so regular blood tests should be done during long-term use. If an overdose occurs, seek medical attention immediately for proper treatment, and dialysis may be performed if necessary.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• anaphylaxis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• rash
• cutaneous vasculitis
• exfoliative skin disease
• acute pancreatitis
• acute renal failure
• difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• upper respiratory infection
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• nasopharyngitis
• asthenia
• thrombocytopenia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air from entering and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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