Rizenta 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 who are allergic to the active ingredient or other components of this medication. It should also not be given to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. When used with insulin or sulfonylurea drugs that can induce hypoglycemia, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so dosage adjustment may be necessary. Caution should be exercised in patients with heart failure classified as NYHA functional class I-II, and it is not recommended for class III-IV patients. Acute pancreatitis may occur; if severe abdominal pain persists, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a doctor. A skin condition called bullous pemphigoid may appear, and if symptoms such as blisters or sores occur, inform the doctor immediately, and consider discontinuing the medication if necessary. Hypoglycemic symptoms may occur during treatment with this medication, so careful monitoring of blood glucose changes is required. Severe joint pain may occur, and if symptoms appear, consideration should be given to discontinuing the medication. Its safety during pregnancy has not been established, so it is not recommended for use, and caution is also needed during breastfeeding. It is not recommended for children under 10 years of age; in adolescents over 10 years, a safety profile similar to that of adults is observed. Elderly patients can use it without special dose adjustments. Patients with renal or hepatic impairment can also be administered without dose adjustments. In cases of overdose, since the drug may not be well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, general supportive therapy such as gastric lavage may be required if necessary. Medications should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• severe hypoglycemia
• acute pancreatitis
• severe joint pain with disability
• bullous pemphigoid
• pneumonia
• acute kidney injury

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer
• rash
• severe joint pain with disability
• rhabdomyolysis
• weight gain

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effectiveness of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance

Bright red circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu*3)