Gluzenta 5 mg Tablets (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to its active ingredient or other components. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is required when used with other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia, such as insulin or sulfonylureas. When used together, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so dose adjustments may be necessary. This drug should be used with caution in patients with heart failure. If symptoms of acute pancreatitis occur, it must be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. If symptoms resembling bullous pemphigoid appear on the skin, the medication should be discontinued, and expert medical advice should be sought. During the use of this medication, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, so patients should be well aware of these symptoms and take appropriate measures if necessary. The safety of this drug has not been established during pregnancy or lactation, so its use is not recommended, and nursing mothers should use it with caution. It is not recommended for children under 10 years or adolescents aged 10 to 17, as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently verified. Elderly patients or those with impaired renal and liver function can use it without special dose adjustments, but should follow the doctor's directions depending on their condition. In cases of overdose, unabsorbed medication should be removed from the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms should be monitored, and appropriate treatment should be obtained if necessary. This drug should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be done with caution to avoid accidents or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• severe allergic reactions
• dyspnea
• acute pancreatitis
• severe hypoglycemia
• acute kidney injury
• generalized severe edema

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• weight gain
• increased lipase
• increased amylase
• dyspepsia

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help ensure the safety of the drug’s effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle