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Linagliptin

Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes.

Tradjenta

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

5mg

Tradjenta is linagliptin 5mg film-coated tablets for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a selective DPP-4 inhibitor that spares the incretins.

From$2.34/ tabletView

Glyxambi

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

25/5mg

Linagliptin with empagliflozin as a film-coated tablet, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A DPP-4 inhibitor with an SGLT2 inhibitor.

From$4.90/ tabletView

Jentadueto

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2.5/500mg

Linagliptin with metformin as a film-coated tablet, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A DPP-4 inhibitor paired with a biguanide.

From$1.53/ tabletView

Key points

  • It is not insulin and does not treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Pancreatitis, severe joint pain and bullous skin disease are important uncommon risks.
  • Severe persistent abdominal pain or blistering needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Pancreatitis history, heart failure, pregnancy and other glucose-lowering medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe persistent abdominal pain with vomiting, facial swelling, breathing difficulty or widespread blistering.

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