Linagliptin Viatris
Linagliptin Viatris is a medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that helps your body lower high blood sugar levels.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Linagliptin
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Take one 5 mg tablet once a day.
Method
You can take Linagliptin Viatris with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 5 mg tablet.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) symptoms like shaking, sweating, anxiety, blurred vision, tingling lips, paleness, mood changes, or confusion (when used with metformin and sulfonylurea or insulin).
- •Increased levels of a substance called lipase in your blood.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat which may cause trouble breathing or swallowing.
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) causing severe, lasting stomach pain that may spread to your back, with nausea and vomiting.
- •Inflammation of the nose or throat (nasopharyngitis).
- •Cough.
- •Constipation (when used with insulin).
- •Increased levels of a substance called amylase in your blood.
- •Skin blisters (bullous pemphigoid).
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to linagliptin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have type 1 diabetes (your body does not produce insulin) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious diabetes complication with high blood sugar).
- If you are taking other diabetes medicines called sulfonylureas, your doctor may lower their dose to prevent very low blood sugar.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or if you develop skin blisters, as these could be signs of a serious condition.
- Avoid using this medicine during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.