Linaglipton Empagliflozin 10/5 Milligrams (Empagliflozin, Linagliptin)

Adult dose

The recommended starting dose of this medication is 10 mg of empagliflozin and 5 mg of linagliptin once daily. If additional blood sugar control is needed and tolerability to 10 mg/5 mg of empagliflozin and linagliptin is established, the dose may be increased to 25/5 mg once daily. This medication can be taken regardless of meals. The tablet should be swallowed whole. If a dosage is missed, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered.

This medication consists of the ingredients empagliflozin and linagliptin, and is primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This medication should not be used in patients allergic to empagliflozin or linagliptin, patients with type 1 diabetes, patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, and patients currently undergoing kidney dialysis. In patients with impaired kidney function, the effectiveness of this medication may be decreased, hence kidney function should be regularly monitored and administered with caution. Patients with heart failure or a history of pancreatitis also need to be cautious while taking this medication, and if severe abdominal pain, a symptom of pancreatitis, occurs, the medication should be stopped immediately. This medication may cause side effects such as urinary tract infections, genital infections, hypoglycemia, dehydration, and hypotension, thus symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Particularly, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase if taken in conjunction with insulin or sulfonylureas, hence caution is required. Elderly patients (75 years or older) should be more careful when administering this medication due to a greater risk of fluid loss and hypotension. It is recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women do not take this medication and consult healthcare professionals if necessary. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age, and it is advisable not to use it in this population. In case of overdose, one should immediately visit a hospital for appropriate treatment, and measures such as removing the drug from the gastrointestinal tract may be necessary depending on the clinical condition. During the course of this medication, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of hypoglycemia. Additionally, patients taking this medication should regularly consult with healthcare professionals and monitor blood sugar, kidney function, and for any adverse reactions.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, ketoacidosis, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid, Fournier's gangrene, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

• Urinary tract infections
• vulvovaginal candidiasis
• vulvitis
• balanitis
• and other genital infections
• hypoglycemia
• thirst
• cough
• constipation
• oral ulceration

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a place away from extremes of temperature, ideally between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle