Empamax S Tablet 25/100 mg (Empagliflozin, Sitagliptin)

Adult dose

The recommended starting dose of this medication is 1 time a day with empagliflozin 10 mg/sitagliptin 100 mg. If additional blood sugar control is necessary and well tolerated, the dose may be increased to empagliflozin 25 mg/sitagliptin 100 mg once daily. This medication can be taken with or without meals, and the tablet should be swallowed whole. If a dose is forgotten, take it as soon as remembered, but do not take double doses in one day.

This medication may cause allergic reactions, so it should not be used in patients who have had a hypersensitivity reaction to this drug or its components in the past. During treatment with this medication, serious side effects such as acute pancreatitis may occur, so if symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or loss of appetite appear, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with decreased kidney function may experience reduced effectiveness of this drug and should take it with caution while regularly monitoring kidney function. This drug may cause hypoglycemia, so when taken with insulin or other antihyperglycemic agents, blood sugar levels should be monitored often to avoid symptoms of hypoglycemia. The risk of genital infections and urinary tract infections may increase, so prompt treatment should be received if infection symptoms occur. Symptoms of low blood pressure or dehydration due to decreased fluid volume may occur, so caution is needed, especially in older adults or those with low blood pressure. Use of this drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended, and consultation with a doctor is essential before taking it. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents under 18, so it should not be used in these populations. In case of an overdose, visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment, as it may not be easily removed by dialysis. During treatment, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of accidents from hypoglycemia. If unusual symptoms such as fever, pain, or swelling occur while taking this medication, notify a doctor immediately and seek treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulty with cough and fever, jaundice, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Influenza
• pharyngitis
• anal abscess
• perforated appendicitis
• cervicitis
• coronavirus infection
• otitis media
• periodontitis
• dental abscess
• vaginal infection

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow-pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle