AnyMet Tablets 50/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken twice daily with food, and the dosage is gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with metformin. The initial dosage is determined based on the patient's current treatment regimen. 1. Patients who are not currently treated with metformin: The initial dose is 50/500 mg taken twice daily (1 tablet 50 mg/500 mg at a time) and may be increased to 50/1000 mg. 2. Patients receiving treatment with metformin: - The recommended initial dose of this medication for patients who cannot achieve adequate blood sugar control with metformin monotherapy is 50 mg of sitagliptin twice daily (total daily dose 100 mg) along with the existing metformin dosage. - Patients transitioning to this medication from a combination of sitagliptin and metformin can start with the existing dosages.

This medication contains sitagliptin and metformin and is used for diabetes treatment. While taking this medication, severe allergic reactions may occur, so if symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling in the face or neck develop, you must stop taking the medication immediately and go to the hospital. Serious side effects have been reported, such as pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, so if you experience abdominal pain, vomiting, or severe abdominal discomfort, you must inform your healthcare provider immediately. Additionally, due to the metformin component, lactic acidosis, which is a rare but fatal metabolic disorder, may occur; therefore, if you experience sudden fatigue, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, or changes in consciousness, you should visit a medical facility immediately. Patients with renal impairment, severe infections, dehydration, or those scheduled for procedures using radiographic contrast agents should not use this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 18 years old, and patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function should not take this medication. Since this medication lowers blood sugar, hypoglycemic symptoms may appear when taken with other hypoglycemic agents, so please be cautious about hypoglycemic signs and react immediately if symptoms occur. Regular blood tests and kidney function tests should be performed while taking this medication, and special care should be taken in the elderly, as kidney function may decline. Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of side effects with this medication and should be avoided. If undergoing surgery or experiencing serious infections or trauma, temporarily discontinue taking this medication and restart it after the situation stabilizes and kidney function is restored. It is important to maintain regular meals and exercise while taking this medication, and to consult healthcare providers immediately if unusual symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, acute pancreatitis, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, liver abnormalities (jaundice), jaundice of the skin or eyes, very severe body symptoms

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• upper respiratory infection
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• nasopharyngitis
• constipation
• muscle pain
• limb pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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