Linagliptin Tablets (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

Take 5 mg once daily, regardless of meals.

This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to the active ingredient or other components. It should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is required when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas that can cause hypoglycemia, as the risk of hypoglycemia may increase. Use in patients with heart failure has limited experience, so it should be administered carefully. If severe abdominal pain, a symptom of acute pancreatitis, occurs while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. A skin disorder called bullous pemphigoid may occur, so patients should be informed to report any blistering or skin irritation to medical personnel immediately. This medication can cause various adverse reactions such as hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal discomfort, skin rash, and arthralgia; if symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a physician. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended, and consultation with a doctor is advised if necessary. Its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established in children and adolescents, so it is not recommended for this age group. Elderly patients or those with weakened kidney and liver function may use it without dosage adjustment, but caution is advised based on their condition. In case of overdose, remove any unabsorbed medication from the gastrointestinal tract and monitor clinical symptoms, providing necessary treatment.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• persistent severe abdominal pain
• acute pancreatitis
• severe arthralgia with disability
• heart failure
• congestive heart failure
• shortness of breath

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• weight gain
• increased lipase
• increased amylase

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture and kept at room temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Round pink film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTPX2), 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)