Frekidir
Frekidir helps to lower high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin after meals and reducing sugar made by the body.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Pharmathen S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one 100 mg tablet once a day.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than your prescribed dose per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •low blood sugar
- •nausea
- •flatulence
- •vomiting
- •constipation
- •swollen hands or feet
- •common cold or upper respiratory infection
- •headache
- •stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
- •joint pain
- •arm and leg pain
- •stomach discomfort
RARE
- •stomach pain
- •diarrhea
- •drowsiness
- •dry mouth
- •dizziness
- •itching
- •reduced platelet count
- •kidney problems
- •muscle pain
- •back pain
- •interstitial lung disease (a type of lung problem)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to sitagliptin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had pancreas problems, like pancreatitis.
- Inform your doctor about gallstones, alcohol dependence, or high levels of fats (triglycerides) in your blood, as these can increase the risk of pancreatitis.
- This medicine is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems.
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- If you notice blisters or peeling skin, stop taking Frekidir and contact your doctor immediately.
- If you have a severe allergic reaction (rash, hives, skin blistering/peeling, swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat causing breathing/swallowing issues), stop Frekidir and get medical help right away.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine, especially with other diabetes medications, can cause low blood sugar which might affect your ability to drive or use machines safely.
- Stop taking Frekidir and contact your doctor right away if you experience severe and persistent stomach pain with or without nausea and vomiting, as these could be signs of pancreatitis.