Linatab M 2.5 mg+1000 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (5 x 4: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improves glycemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases concentrations of incretin hormones
- Stimulates release of insulin
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Maximum recommended dose
- Gradual dose escalation
- Immediate release and extended release tablets
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
- Alcohol consumption precautions
- Medicine interaction precautions
- Counseling precaution
- Travel precaution
- Emergency preparedness
- Hypoglycemia caution
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures for overdose
- Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis unlikely for Linagliptin
- Metformin Hydrochloride dialyzable
- No dose-related adverse drug reactions for Linagliptin
- Hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis in Metformin Hydrochloride overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in cool & dry place
- Below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children