Donggwang Linagliptin Tablet 5 mg

Adult dosage

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

This drug should not be used in patients who have allergic reactions to the active ingredient or other components. It should also not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Careful use is necessary when this drug is used with other medications such as insulin or sulfonylureas that may induce hypoglycemia due to increased risk. Experience in administering this drug to patients with heart failure is limited, so it should be used cautiously. Symptoms of acute pancreatitis may occur; therefore, if severe abdominal pain persists, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. A skin condition resembling bullous pemphigoid may occur, so patients should inform a doctor immediately if blisters or erosion appear on the skin. Hypoglycemic symptoms may occur during treatment; appropriate measures should be taken if symptoms arise. The use of this drug is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, especially during pregnancy as safety has not been established. Its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently confirmed in children and adolescents, so it is not recommended for them. It can be used in elderly patients without special dose adjustments, and patients with decreased kidney or liver function can also use it without dose adjustments. In cases of overdose, non-absorbed medication should be removed from the gastrointestinal tract, and clinical symptoms should be monitored with necessary treatment. This drug must be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid-like skin conditions
• angioedema
• heart failure
• severe and incapacitating arthralgia
• acute pancreatitis
• dyspnea
• pneumonia

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• severe and incapacitating arthralgia
• rhabdomyolysis
• increased amylase

This drug should be stored in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Bright red film-coated round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP) x 3], 30 tablets/bottle