Trajentine Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medicine should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to the active ingredient or any other components. It is safe not to administer this medication to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. When used together with insulin or sulfonylureas that may cause hypoglycemia, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so dosage adjustments may be necessary. Experience with this medication in patients with heart failure, especially severe heart failure, is limited, so it should be used with caution and is not recommended for patients with severe heart failure. If symptoms of acute pancreatitis, such as severe abdominal pain, occur during treatment with this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. If bullous skin disease such as pemphigus is suspected, this medication should also be discontinued and a specialist should be consulted. This medication can cause side effects such as hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal disturbances, infections, and skin rashes, so it is important to consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms occur. Use of this medication is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and caution is required during breastfeeding. It is not recommended for children under 10 years of age or for pediatric and adolescent patients aged 10 to 17 years as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. Elderly patients can use it without special dosage adjustment, and dosage adjustment is also not needed for patients with impaired kidney or liver function. In the case of overdose, remaining medication in the gastrointestinal tract should be removed, symptoms should be monitored, and necessary treatment should be received. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring to another container may cause accidents or deterioration in quality, so caution is necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, pancreatitis, pemphigus, severe arthralgia accompanied by disability, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, severe edema or urinary anomalies, acute pancreatitis, acute cholangitis, acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, heart failure, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, angina, unstable angina, cardiac arrest, severe headache, cerebral infarction, concussion, meniscus injury, acute kidney injury, end-stage renal disease, acute cholangitis,

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablet that is bright red with both sides convex and sharp-edged.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3]