Yugenta Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies to the active ingredient or any other ingredients. It should also not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is required when taking this medication with other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia. In particular, caution may need to be exercised when used together with insulin or drugs that stimulate insulin secretion, as the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, necessitating dose adjustments. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with heart failure. Acute pancreatitis may occur while taking this medication; if severe abdominal pain persists, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor must be consulted. Since a skin condition known as bullous pemphigoid may develop, patients should immediately notify their physician and discontinue the medication if any skin abnormalities occur. This medication may cause a variety of side effects, including hypoglycemia, infections, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes, and arthralgia. If any unusual symptoms occur, patients should consult medical personnel. Use of this medication during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended; special caution is needed for nursing mothers, as this medication may be excreted in breast milk. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 10 years of age, and its use is not recommended. Older adults and patients with impaired kidney and liver function may be able to use it without special dose adjustments. In cases of overdose, the medication that has not been absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract should be removed, and symptoms observed while receiving necessary treatment. This medication must be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• severe edema
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin adverse reactions
• dyspnea
• jaundice
• acute pancreatitis

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• severe and disabling arthralgia
• rhabdomyolysis
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that is not exposed to air, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright red, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 3)