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Linagliptin
  • Treatments
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2

Linagliptin

Generic name: linagliptin [ LIN-a-GLIP-tin ]
Brand name: Tradjenta
Dosage form: oral tablet (5 mg)
Drug class:Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 28, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is linagliptin?

Linagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. linagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Linagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

This medicine can cause severe, life-threatening pancreatitis (inflammation of your pancreas). Stop taking linagliptin and call your doctor at once if you have pain in your upper stomach that may spread to your back, with or without vomiting.

Also call your doctor if you have symptoms of heart failure, such as swelling, rapid weight gain, or shortness of breath (even while lying down).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use linagliptin if:

  • you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to linagliptin (breathing problems, swelling, severe skin rash); or

  • you have diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

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