Niragenta Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to its active ingredient or other components, or those with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. When used with insulin or sulfonylureas, which can cause hypoglycemia, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so dose adjustment may be necessary. Experience with this drug in patients with congestive heart failure is limited; therefore, it should be administered with caution. Acute pancreatitis symptoms may appear, and if symptoms such as abdominal pain suggesting pancreatitis occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Skin conditions such as bullous pemphigoid may occur, so if blisters or skin lesions develop, inform a doctor immediately, and drug discontinuation and treatment may be necessary if required. Hypoglycemic symptoms may develop while taking this medication, so one must be vigilant for signs of hypoglycemia, especially when used in combination with other diabetic medications. Use in pregnant or breastfeeding women is not recommended, as safety has not been established; consult a specialist if necessary. This medication has not been studied in children under 10, and it is advisable not to use it in this age group. It may be administered to adolescents aged 10 and older under the discretion of a healthcare provider. In elderly patients, it can be used without special dose adjustments, but caution is needed based on health status. Patients with renal or liver impairment can also be administered the drug without dose adjustments, but close monitoring is required. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote; measures should be taken to prevent absorption of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract and observe symptoms, receiving necessary treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• asthma
• dyspnea
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• severe and disabling arthralgia

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, to maintain the drug's effectiveness, it should be stored at room temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees.

Appearance

Bright red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per box (10 tablets/Alu-Alu × 3), 30 tablets per bottle