Riglen 5mg Tablet (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medicine should not be used in individuals who have allergic reactions to its active ingredient or other components. This medication should not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. When used with other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so caution is warranted. In particular, when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas, the possibility of hypoglycemia may increase, and dose adjustments may be necessary. Experience with this medication in patients with heart failure is limited, so it should be used cautiously. There is a possibility of acute pancreatitis occurring during the administration of this medication; therefore, if symptoms of pancreatitis such as severe abdominal pain appear, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. A skin condition known as bullous pemphigoid may occur; if blisters or sores appear on the skin, the doctor should be informed immediately, and this medication should be discontinued. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may frequently occur during the use of this medication, hence symptoms should be closely monitored, and appropriate actions should be taken if needed. Clinical trial results indicate that this medication has been safely used in most patients, although rare adverse reactions such as skin rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances, and arthralgia have been reported. This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women, and caution is advised for nursing women. Safety and efficacy in children under 10 years have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in this age group. It can be used in the elderly without special dose adjustments, and patients with decreased kidney or liver function can also be administered without dose adjustments. In case of overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, general supportive treatment such as removing remaining medication from the gastrointestinal tract and observing symptoms should be carried out. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid, discomfort in the chest, acute pancreatitis, heart failure, severe hypoglycemia, congestive heart failure, angina, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, cardiac arrest, liver abnormalities (although symptoms related to jaundice are not specified, biliary disorders are included), sudden and severe headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, numbness, significantly decreased urine output, severe general edema, increased blood pressure,

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulcer formation
• rash
• severe joint pain
• weight gain
• increased lipase

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps in preserving the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

Bright red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets - 30 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets - 10 tablets/Alu-Alu [×3]