Frekidir
Frekidir is a medicine containing sitagliptin that helps lower high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Pharmathen S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
One 100 mg film-coated tablet.
Method
Once daily by mouth, with or without food.
Important
Maximum one 100 mg tablet per day. Do not take a double dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood sugar
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Headache
- •Cold or flu symptoms (e.g., runny nose, sore throat)
- •Swelling of hands or legs
- •Drowsiness
- •Joint, muscle, or back pain
RARE
- •Dry mouth
- •Dizziness
- •Itching
- •Low platelet count
- •Kidney problems, sometimes requiring dialysis
- •A type of lung disease (interstitial lung disease)
- •Blistering skin condition (bullous pemphigoid)
Important Warnings
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you have severe and persistent stomach pain, with or without nausea and vomiting, as these could be signs of pancreatitis.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you have a severe allergic reaction, including rash, hives, skin blisters, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat.
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not use this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had pancreas problems, kidney disease, gallstones, high triglycerides, or type 1 diabetes.