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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Linagliptin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Linagliptin as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Linagliptin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Linagliptin without consulting your doctor. Maintain a log of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Linagliptin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Linagliptin as follows: Take Linagliptin at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy [...]

Contraindications for Taking Linagliptin

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Linagliptin as follows: Linagliptin for the significant part is excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete Linagliptin normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, Linagliptin can stay active in circulation for longer time and can result in serious hypoglycemic episodes. So, Linagliptin is contraindicated in such individuals. Acute [...]

Side Effects of Linagliptin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Linagliptin as follows: Fluid retention Though not common, Linagliptin can sometimes result in fluid retention and patients can present with edema, weight gain, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Acute pancreatitis A rare, but serious side effect of using Linagliptin is acute pancreatitis with a severe upper abdominal pain, radiating to the back, along with nausea and vomiting. Acute renal failure A serious, but rare [...]

Side Effects of Linagliptin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Linagliptin as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are the most common side effects of using Linagliptin. Hypoglycemia Linagliptin can increase the action of incretins, contributing to increase in insulin secretion, thereby reducing the blood sugars. Linagliptin can sometimes result in episodes of serious hypoglycemia. Muscle pain Linagliptin can sometimes increase risk of muscle and skeletal pains and fatigue.