Glimet Tablet 50/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken 2 times a day with food, and the dosage is gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal adverse reactions caused by metformin. The initial dosage is determined based on the patient's current treatment regimen. 1. For patients not currently treated with metformin: Take this medication 50/500 mg, 1 tablet, 2 times a day, and it can be increased to 50/1000 mg, 1 tablet, 2 times a day.

This medication is used to treat diabetes and aids in blood sugar control. First, serious allergic reactions may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised. If symptoms such as skin rash or difficulty breathing occur, consult a physician immediately. Second, there is a risk of pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, so if symptoms such as abdominal pain or vomiting occur, discontinue the medication immediately and visit a hospital. Third, it is not safe to use this medication in patients with impaired kidney function, severe infections, dehydration, or heart failure. Fourth, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and it is not recommended for children under the age of 18 due to safety concerns. Fifth, this medication may cause hypoglycemia, so it is important to frequently check blood sugar levels and be wary of hypoglycemic symptoms, especially when taken with insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medications. Sixth, those with liver or kidney dysfunction should regularly check their blood through blood tests, and if abnormalities are found, they should stop taking the medication or adjust the dosage. Seventh, alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects from this medication, so avoiding alcohol is advisable. Eighth, if undergoing surgery, stop taking this medication 48 hours before the procedure, and resume only after confirming that kidney function is normal during recovery. Finally, it is important to maintain a consistent diet and exercise routine while taking this medication, and to have regular checks of blood sugar and kidney function. Please adhere to the precautions mentioned above to ensure safe and effective treatment while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

• Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (severe allergic reaction)
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa (severe skin adverse reaction)
• Difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory disturbances with cough and fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound fatigue (liver dysfunction)
• Sudden and severe headache, lightning bolt headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• headache
• upper respiratory infection
• nasopharyngitis
• constipation
• weakness
• pruritus

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

56 tablets (28 tablets/PTP*2)