Glotin 5 mg (Linagliptin)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredient or other components. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Caution is required when taking this medication with other drugs that can induce hypoglycemia, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, as there may be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Experience with this medication in patients with heart failure is limited, so it should be administered with caution. Acute pancreatitis may occur during treatment with this medication, so if severe abdominal pain persists, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical attention should be sought. A skin condition known as bullous pemphigoid may occur, so if blisters or skin irritation develop, the doctor should be informed immediately, and the medication should be discontinued if necessary. Hypoglycemic symptoms may occur while taking this medication; therefore, blood sugar management should be thorough, and any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a physician. The safety of this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been fully established, so it is advisable to avoid use in these situations. This medication is not recommended for children under 10 years old or for pediatric and adolescent patients aged 10 to 17, as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently studied in these age groups. Elderly patients or those with reduced renal or liver function can use this medication without special dose adjustments, but should be closely monitored. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so actions should be taken to prevent absorption of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms should be observed, and treatment should be administered if necessary. Keep out of reach of children; do not transfer to another container, as this is safer and helps maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid, severe joint pain with disability, severe rash accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, asthma attacks, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, significantly reduced urine output, severe swelling throughout the body, and rise in blood pressure,

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps preserve the drug's efficacy and safety for a longer duration.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablet that is bright red in color with a convex shape on both sides and sharp edges.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTPX3)]