Linatab M 2.5 mg+500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Linatab m 25 mg tablet Linatab m 25 mg tablet Linatab m er 25 mg tablet Linatab m er 5 mg tablet

Indications

Adjunct to diet and exercise
Improves glycemic control
Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pharmacology

Inhibitor of DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4)
Increases active incretin hormones
Stimulates insulin release
Decreases glucagon secretion
Biguanide type oral antihyperglycemic drug
Lowers plasma glucose levels
Improves insulin sensitivity

Dosage & Administration

Individualized dosing
Maximum recommended dose
Dose escalation
Immediate release tablet
Extended release tablet
Starting dose recommendations

Interaction

Cationic drugs interaction
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors interaction
Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 Enzymes interaction
Drugs affecting glycemic control

Contraindications

Renal impairment
Metabolic acidosis
Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Nasopharyngitis
Diarrhea
Hypoglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution during pregnancy
Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Lactic acidosis precautions
Pancreatitis precautions
Radiologic studies precautions
Vitamin B12 monitoring
Symptoms of lactic acidosis
Alcohol precautions
Other medicines precautions
Counseling precautions
Travel precautions
Emergency preparedness
Hypoglycemia precautions

Overdose Effects

Supportive measures for overdose
Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for Metformin
No dose-related clinical adverse drug reactions with Linagliptin

Therapeutic Class

Oral hypoglycemic preparations

Storage Conditions

Cool & dry storage
Below 30°C
Protected from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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