Linagliptin STADA
Linagliptin Stada treats type 2 diabetes by lowering high blood sugar levels, either alone when diet and exercise aren't enough, or with other diabetes medicines.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Linagliptin
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
One 5 mg tablet once a day.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth with water, with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 5 mg tablet.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Symptoms of low blood sugar: shaking, sweating, anxiety, blurry vision, tingling lips, pale skin, mood changes, or confusion. This is common when used with metformin and a sulfonylurea.
- •High levels of lipase in the blood.
RARE
- •Severe and constant stomach pain that may spread to your back, with nausea and vomiting (signs of pancreas inflammation).
- •Allergic reactions such as wheezing, shortness of breath, skin rash, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- •Skin blisters (a blistering skin condition).
- •Nose or throat inflammation.
- •Cough.
- •Constipation (when taken with insulin).
- •High levels of amylase in the blood.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to linagliptin or any other ingredients.
- Do not use this medicine if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (a severe diabetes complication).
- If you are taking a sulfonylurea diabetes medicine, your doctor may need to lower your dose to avoid low blood sugar.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had a pancreas disease, or if you get severe stomach pain.
- If you develop skin blisters, contact your doctor immediately as this may be a sign of a skin condition.
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- Linagliptin Stada is not recommended during pregnancy, and it is unknown if it passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor for advice.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin (seizure medicines), or rifampicin (an antibiotic).