Rita Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

The recommended dosage of this medication is 5mg once daily. It can be administered regardless of meals.

This medication should not be administered to patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any other components of this medication. This medication should also not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is needed when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylurea medications, as this could increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Experience with this medication in patients with heart failure is limited, so it should be administered with caution. Acute pancreatitis may occur during treatment with this medication, so if severe abdominal pain persists, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. A skin condition called bullous pemphigoid may occur, so if blisters or rashes develop on the skin, inform healthcare professionals immediately. Hypoglycemic symptoms may appear during treatment with this medication, and appropriate actions should be taken if symptoms occur. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid this medication as its safety has not been established. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been confirmed in children under 10 years old, and administration is not recommended. Elderly patients can use this medication without special dosage adjustments, but care should be taken to monitor for adverse reactions. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function can also use this medication without dosage adjustments, but their condition should be closely monitored. In case of overdose, actions should be taken to prevent the absorption of the medication in the gastrointestinal tract, and symptoms should be monitored while receiving appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• bullous pemphigoid
• pancreatitis
• acute pancreatitis
• dyspnea
• chest discomfort
• congestive heart failure
• heart failure
• angina pectoris

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• severe and disabling arthralgia
• rhabdomyolysis
• increased lipase

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is also recommended to store it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 6), 30 tablets/bottle