Glerin Tablets 5 mg (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medicine should not be used in patients who are allergic to its active ingredient or other components, in patients with type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is needed when using this medicine with insulin or sulfonylureas, which can cause hypoglycemia, as the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Precautions should be taken with patients suffering from heart failure, and if symptoms of acute pancreatitis occur, the treatment must be stopped immediately, and a doctor consulted. Skin conditions such as bullous pemphigoid may occur, so if blisters or skin irritation appear, the use of the medication should be stopped, and a doctor informed. This medicine may cause side effects such as hypoglycemia, infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin rashes, and in rare cases, severe reactions such as severe arthralgia or pancreatitis have been reported. Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, with extra caution advised for breastfeeding mothers. Safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently confirmed in children under 10 years old or adolescents aged 10–17 years, so it is not recommended for use in these age groups. Elderly patients and those with impaired kidney and liver function may use the medicine without special dosage adjustments, but their conditions should be closely monitored. The potential for drug interactions is low, but caution is advised when used in conjunction with specific medications, and patients should definitely consult their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications they are taking. In cases of overdose, measures should be taken to prevent the medication from being absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and symptoms should be monitored, with appropriate treatment provided if necessary. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable to avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosal, severe skin reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, difficulty breathing, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness.

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• severe and disabling arthralgia
• rhabdomyolysis
• weight gain

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

Biconvex, square-edged, bright red round film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)