Innoen Linagliptin Tablet 5 mg

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to the active ingredient or any other components. Additionally, it should not be taken by individuals with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is needed when taking this medication together with insulin or sulfonylureas, as it could increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Particularly, patients with severely decreased kidney function may face a higher risk of hypoglycemia, and dose adjustment may be necessary. Experience with this medication in heart failure patients is limited, so it should be used cautiously. Also, acute pancreatitis may occur during treatment with this medication, thus if persistent and severe abdominal pain arises, it is essential to stop the medication immediately and consult a doctor. A skin condition called bullous pemphigoid may occur, so if blisters or skin irritation develop, a physician should be notified immediately, and discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. Hypoglycemic symptoms may occur while taking this medication; therefore, it is crucial to be aware of hypoglycemic symptoms, and if symptoms are severe, immediate treatment is required. The use of this medication is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, particularly while breastfeeding, as this medication can be secreted in breast milk. This medication should not be used in children under 10 years of age, and its use in children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years is not recommended. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney and liver function can use this medication without special dosage adjustment. In case of overdose, unabsorbed medication should be removed, and symptoms should be monitored, with appropriate treatment provided as necessary. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring to other containers can compromise quality, thus caution is advised.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• pancreatitis
• bullous pemphigoid
• chest pain
• death
• congestive heart failure
• angina
• acute myocardial infarction
• unstable angina

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Red, round, film-coated tablet with a convex shape and an edge on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]