Idian Duo Tablet 5/1000 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet, 2 times a day. If blood sugar is not sufficiently controlled with metformin alone or in combination with other medications such as insulin, combine empagliflozin 5 mg twice daily (total daily dose 10 mg) with the current metformin dosage. If additional blood glucose control is required with excellent tolerability, empagliflozin dosage may be increased from a total daily amount of 10 mg to 25 mg. With this medication

This medication is helpful in lowering blood sugar. However, a rare side effect called severe lactic acidosis may occur, which can be very dangerous, so caution is advised. When used in conjunction with other diabetes medications, there is a risk of hypoglycemia, so symptoms should be monitored closely. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, acute kidney issues, severe infections, or heart failure should not use this medication. The use of this medication should be temporarily discontinued before and after tests involving radiopaque agents, and it should be resumed only after kidney function is confirmed to be normal. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should refrain from using this medication for safety。 During the use of this medication, regular kidney function tests should be conducted, and special caution should be taken in states where there is a risk of fluid loss. Hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, so meals should not be skipped, and it should be taken regularly, and dosage adjustments may be necessary when used with insulin or other blood sugar-lowering agents. This medication may increase the risk of urinary tract infections or genital infections, so immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if related symptoms appear. Vitamin B12 levels may decrease, so it is advisable to check through blood tests during prolonged use. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects from this medication, so it is best to avoid it. If eating is difficult due to surgery or serious illness, the use of this medication should be temporarily stopped and resumed once the patient has recovered. If any unusual symptoms or discomfort occur while taking this medication, immediate consultation with medical staff is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing, respiratory problems, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), liver dysfunction, sudden severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, serious neurological symptoms, markedly decreased urine output, severe swelling of the body accompanied by high blood pressure, severe edema or urination abnormalities, ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, urine

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, taste disturbances, itching, rash, angioedema, hypoglycemia, decreased and deficiency of vitamin B12, increased urination, difficulty urinating, increased serum lipids in diagnostic tests, increased serum creatinine, increased hematocrit, thirst, headache, dizziness, orthostatic dizziness, fatigue, chest discomfort, chest pain, weight loss, vulvar pruritus, genital pruritus, cough, insomnia, fever

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture infiltration, and it is safe to store at room temperatures between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

Biconvex oval film-coated tablet with a yellow color having a brownish tint

Package unit

10 tablets/box (10 tablets x 1), 60 tablets/box (10 tablets x 6), 60 tablets/bottle