Inigen Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredient or other components. It is also safe not to take this medication in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is required for patients taking insulin or sulfonylureas that can induce hypoglycemia. In particular, if this medication is used in combination with insulin, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, and dose adjustments may be necessary. Patients with heart failure should use this medication carefully and consult healthcare providers according to symptoms. If acute pancreatitis symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain, occur during treatment with this medication, it should be stopped immediately and a hospital visit is required. A skin disease called bullous pemphigoid may occur, so any blisters or skin irritation should be reported to a doctor immediately. Hypoglycemic symptoms may appear during the use of this medication, so one should be well informed about hypoglycemia. In clinical trials, patients taking this medication experienced adverse reactions at similar frequencies to those in the placebo group, including hypoglycemia, pancreatitis, and skin rashes. Pregnant or nursing women are advised against taking this medication, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult healthcare providers. It is not recommended for children under 10 years of age and for children and adolescents aged 10-17 years as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. It can be used in the elderly without dose adjustment, but patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction may also be administered without special dose adjustments. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, so if necessary, the drug should be removed from the gastrointestinal tract, and symptoms should be monitored while receiving appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken as transferring it to another container may not be good for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• chest pain
• fever
• facial swelling
• death
• cerebral infarction
• speech impairment

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypersensitivity
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• severe and disabling arthralgia
• rhabdomyolysis
• weight gain
• increased lipase

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, and not in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Bright red, double convex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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