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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Linagliptin). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
Ligend 5 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Linagliptin is taken as a single 5 mg dose once a day. If it is being added to metformin, the metformin dose should stay the same, with linagliptin simply taken alongside it. When combined with a sulphonylurea, the sulphonylurea dose may need to be lowered to help reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with renal impairment. Linagliptin can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.
Side Effects
There may be hypoglycaemia, nasopharyngitis, cough and pancreatitis in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Known hypersensitivity to linagliptin or any excipient in the formulation.
Contraindications
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to linagliptin or to any of the other ingredients it contains.