Yusitamet Tablet 50/850 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken twice daily with food, and to reduce gastrointestinal side effects caused by metformin, the dosage should be increased gradually. 1. For patients not currently being treated with metformin: - The initial dose is 50/500 mg of this medication taken twice daily, one tablet at a time - For increasing doses, 50/1000 mg of this medication can be taken twice daily, one tablet at a time. 2. For patients currently being treated with metformin:

This medication contains sitagliptin and metformin and is used for the treatment of diabetes. During treatment, serious allergic reactions may occur, so if symptoms such as skin rashes or breathing difficulties arise, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, may rarely occur, so if you experience abdominal pain, vomiting, or severe abdominal pain, notify medical personnel immediately. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or in serious conditions such as acute heart failure or acute myocardial infarction should not use this medication. If undergoing tests with radioactive iodine contrast agents, this medication should be temporarily discontinued, and it should only be resumed after confirming normal kidney function post-examination. It is advisable for pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers not to take this medication. This medication may cause hypoglycemia, so particular attention should be paid to signs of low blood sugar, especially when taken in conjunction with other hypoglycemic agents. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may occur; consult a physician if symptoms are severe. Excessive alcohol consumption may increase the risk of lactic acidosis, a side effect of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol. In case of surgery, this medication should be discontinued 48 hours prior to surgery, and it should only be resumed after confirming normal kidney function post-surgery. Elderly individuals may experience decreased kidney function, so regular kidney function tests should be conducted, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. During use of this medication, it is important to regularly monitor blood sugar, kidney function, and blood tests to assess health status. In the event of an overdose, visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment, which may include blood dialysis. If sudden muscle pain, joint pain, or skin blistering occur while using this medication, notify a physician immediately.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, rash, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute pancreatitis, acute renal failure, severe hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant reduction in urine output, severe swelling, increased blood pressure, thrombocytopenia, arthralgia

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, upper respiratory infection, nasopharyngitis, headache, hypoglycemia, constipation, weakness, itching, dizziness, decreased appetite, thrombocytopenia, muscle pain, limb pain, back pain, severe and disabling joint pain, mental disorders (anorexia), metabolic and nutritional disorders (weight loss)

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture access, and it is best to keep it at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Dark pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

56 tablets/box[(14 tablets/PTP x 4)], 30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle