Sitafomin Tablets 50/850 mg

Adult dose

This medicine is generally taken twice daily with food, and the dose is gradually increased to reduce gastrointestinal side effects caused by metformin. 1. Patients not currently being treated with metformin: Take this medicine 50/500 mg twice daily, one tablet at a time, and increase to 50/1000 mg twice daily, one tablet at a time. 2. Patients being treated with metformin: The recommended

This medicine consists of sitagliptin and metformin, and is used for diabetes treatment. Firstly, serious allergic reactions may occur with this medicine, so if symptoms such as rash, hives, or swelling of the face or neck appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, there is a risk of pancreatitis, so if abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea occur after taking the medication, notify medical personnel immediately. Metformin contained in this medicine may cause a rare but fatal metabolic disorder called lactic acidosis, so if symptoms such as shortness of breath, muscle pain, fatigue, or abdominal pain occur, stop taking the medicine immediately and go to the hospital. Patients with impaired kidney function or specific health conditions such as dehydration, severe infections, or heart failure should not take this medicine, and it should be temporarily discontinued before and after tests involving iodine contrast agents. It is safest not to use this medicine in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 18 years of age. While taking this medicine, hypoglycemia may occur, so caution is needed during irregular meals or intense exercise, and special care is required when taking it alongside other hypoglycemic agents. Moreover, liver and kidney functions should be regularly tested to check for abnormalities, and monitoring through blood tests is advisable since vitamin B12 deficiency may occur. Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of side effects from this medicine, so it should be avoided, and if surgery is scheduled, use should be discontinued 48 hours prior and restarted only after confirming normal kidney function post-surgery. Finally, there may be interactions when this medicine is taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any current medications.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, difficulty breathing, breathing problems, increased liver enzyme levels, liver problems (jaundice), severe hypoglycemia, severe edema or urinary difficulties, acute renal failure, acute lactic acidosis, severe headache, severe neurological symptoms, joint pain accompanied by severity and disability

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, nasopharyngitis, constipation, muscle pain, limb pain, back pain, pruritus, thrombocytopenia, rhabdomyolysis, reduced appetite, itching, dizziness, dermatitis, weight loss, hypoglycemia, joint pain accompanied by severity and disability, bullous pemphigoid, muscle pain

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is recommended to be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a long time.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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