Does linagliptin cause hypoglycaemia?

linagliptin does not usually cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) when taken on its own. However, it may occur when other glucose controlling medications are added to your therapy due to suboptimal control of your blood glucose levels.

Does linagliptin cause weight gain?

No, linagliptin does not commonly cause weight gain.

Linagliptin

Uses of Linagliptin

Linagliptin is commonly used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

How Linagliptin Works

Linagliptin is an antidiabetic medication. It inhibits an enzyme, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) which is involved in the inactivation of the incretin hormones causing it to become more active and higher in concentration. Both incretin hormones are involved in the physiological regulation of glucose homeostasis.

Side Effects of Linagliptin

Low sugar level, Severe joint pain, Rash, Mouth ulcer, Diarrhea, Cough

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Linagliptin is a medication commonly used to help manage type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar control. It works by increasing the levels of incretin hormones, which help stimulate insulin release after meals and reduce glucose production by the liver. Linagliptin belongs to a class of medications known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and is widely used in diabetes management. Find affordable Linagliptin options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

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Warnings

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

Linagliptin can be used in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linagliptin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol Not Advisable

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linagliptin as there is no information regarding Linagliptin interactions.

Pregnancy Limited Data

Use of Linagliptin should be avoided during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown no adverse effects on the fetus, and it is not yet being studied in pregnant women.

Driving Not advisable

Linagliptin has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive. Nevertheless, patients should be alerted to the risk of low blood sugar if it is taken with sulphonylurea or Linagliptin.

Liver Use With Care

Linagliptin can be used with caution in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linagliptin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation Not Advisable

A risk to nursing infant cannot be excluded as there is no information regarding the excretion in human milk. Therefore, Linagliptin is probably unsafe to use during lactation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Chong Zhan Pong, Doctor of Medicine (MD), International Medical University (IMU)