Trakei Tablets (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients allergic to the active ingredient or other components of this medication. It should also not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or 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 and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Experience using this medication in patients with heart failure is limited, so it should be administered cautiously, and if symptoms of acute pancreatitis occur, use should be discontinued immediately and medical advice should be sought. If continuous and severe abdominal pain occurs during the use of this medication, pancreatitis should be suspected, and symptoms should be carefully monitored. Additionally, a skin condition known as bullous pemphigoid may occur, so if blisters or skin irritation appear, it is important to inform a physician immediately and discontinue the medication if necessary. Various adverse reactions, including hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal disturbances, and rashes, have been reported in clinical trials, so it is crucial to consult a healthcare professional if any unusual symptoms arise. The safety of this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established, and its use is not recommended, especially during breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently confirmed, so its use is not recommended. In elderly patients or those with impaired kidney and liver function, it can be used without special dosage adjustments; however, caution may be necessary based on individual conditions. In case of overdose, measures should be taken to prevent the absorption of the medication in the gastrointestinal tract and clinical symptoms should be monitored, with appropriate treatment given as necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring to another container should be avoided as it may cause accidents or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid, severe joint pain accompanied by disability, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrest, angina, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute cholangitis, acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, acute kidney injury, end-stage renal disease, acute pyelonephritis, sepsis, pneumonia, cerebral infarction, death, asthma, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, chest pain, increased blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• nasopharyngitis
• hypersensitivity
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulceration
• rash
• weight gain
• increased lipase
• increased amylase

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help keep the medication's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Bright red circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/Alu-Alu [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]