Linagliptin Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredient or any other components, in patients with type 1 diabetes, or in those with diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is needed when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas that can cause hypoglycemia, as the risk of hypoglycemia may increase. Especially in patients with severely impaired kidney function, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase when used with insulin, and dose adjustment may be necessary. Use of this medication is limited in patients with heart failure, so it should be used cautiously, and patients should stop using the medication and consult a physician if symptoms such as abdominal pain occur, as acute pancreatitis may develop. Additionally, a rare skin condition called bullous pemphigoid has been reported, so if blisters or sores occur on the skin, medical professionals should be informed immediately and the medication should be discontinued. Patients should regularly check blood sugar levels during use, as hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, and consult medical professionals in case of abnormal symptoms. Pregnant women or nursing mothers are advised to avoid this medication as its safety has not been established. It is not recommended for children under 10 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently validated. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney and liver function can use it without special dose adjustments, but regular monitoring is necessary. In case of overdose, it is important to remove any unabsorbed medication from the gastrointestinal tract and observe symptoms while receiving necessary treatment. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer and helps maintain quality not to transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• severe edema
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin adverse reactions
• respiratory problems

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, which helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets [14 tablets/PTPX2], 30 tablets [10 tablets/PTPX3]