Linagliptin 5mg (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 by individuals who are allergic to the active ingredient or any other components. It is generally safe to avoid administration in type 1 diabetes patients or those with diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is required when used with medications that can cause hypoglycemia, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, as the risk of hypoglycemia may increase. There is limited experience in patients with heart failure, so it should be administered with caution. Acute pancreatitis symptoms may occur, so if severe abdominal pain or similar symptoms arise, it is essential to discontinue the medication immediately and consult a physician. A skin condition known as bullous pemphigoid may appear, so if blisters or skin erosions develop, inform a doctor immediately. Hypoglycemic symptoms may occur during treatment with this medication, so appropriate measures should be taken if symptoms arise. Its safety has not been established in pregnant or nursing women, so its use is not recommended in these cases. It is advisable not to use in children under 10 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been thoroughly established. Elderly patients can use this medication without special dosage adjustments, but caution is still warranted based on individual conditions. Patients with weakened kidney or liver function can also use this medication without special dosage adjustments, but their condition should be closely monitored. In case of overdose, remove unabsorbed medication from the gastrointestinal tract and observe symptoms while receiving appropriate treatment. This medication must be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken to avoid transferring it to another container as this may risk accidents or degradation in quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, severe swelling (edema), sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, increased blood pressure, severe general swelling, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• cough
• constipation
• mouth ulcer formation
• rash
• severe and debilitating joint pain
• rhabdomyolysis
• increased lipase

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and keep it at room temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy for an extended period.

Appearance

Bright red round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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