Cidiem Extended Release Tablets 50/500 mg

Adult dose

The dosage of this medication is determined considering the current treatment regimen, efficacy, and tolerability of each patient, without exceeding the maximum recommended daily doses of sitagliptin at 100 mg and metformin at 2000 mg. This medication is taken once daily with a meal, preferably in the evening, and the dosage is gradually increased. The 100/1000 mg extended release tablet is taken once daily at 1 tablet. This medication

This medication contains both sitagliptin and metformin and is primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. First, there is a possibility of severe allergic reactions during the use of this medication; if symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Furthermore, there is a risk of pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, so if symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever occur, you should visit a hospital immediately. The metformin component in this medication can cause lactic acidosis, a rare but potentially fatal metabolic disorder; therefore, if symptoms such as sudden difficulty breathing, muscle pain, fatigue, or abdominal pain occur, you should stop taking it immediately and inform healthcare personnel. Patients with poor kidney function, acute infections, dehydration, severe heart disease, or liver disease should not take this medication, and it should also be temporarily stopped before surgery or radiological examinations using contrast agents. In particular, it is safer not to use this medication in pregnant or nursing women, or in children under 18 years of age. During the treatment, hypoglycemia may occur, so if symptoms such as dizziness, cold sweat, or severe hunger arise, you should immediately consume sugar and consult a doctor. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so regular blood tests and kidney function tests should be performed, and it is advisable to periodically check Vitamin B12 levels as well. Additionally, alcohol consumption can increase the risk of side effects from this medication, so you should avoid drinking alcohol while taking it. Lastly, while taking this medication, maintain regular meals and exercise, and if used in combination with other blood sugar-lowering medications, dose adjustments may be necessary to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Be sure to discuss other medications or health conditions with your doctor or pharmacist to use this safely.

Serious side effects

Hives, anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, exfoliative skin disorders (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, elevated liver enzymes, bullous-like pemphigoid, liver abnormalities (although jaundice is not explicitly stated, it may be associated with elevated liver enzymes), severe allergic reactions, severe edema, severe neurological symptoms (seizures, confusion of consciousness, although explicit reports are not mentioned, caution is required)

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Light blue, double convex, oval-shaped extended release film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle