Linamet 2.5 mg+500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company	Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Linamet 25 mg tablet Linamet 25 mg tablet Linamet er 5 mg tablet Linamet er 25 mg tablet

Therapeutic Class

Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations

Indications

Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pharmacology

Linagliptin is an inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
Metformin Hydrochloride lowers plasma glucose levels

Dosage & Administration

Individualized dosage based on effectiveness and tolerability
Maximum recommended dose of 2.5 mg Linagliptin and 1000 mg Metformin Hydrochloride twice daily with meals

Interaction

Potential interaction with cationic drugs
Interaction with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Effects of inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes
Interactions with drugs affecting glycemic control

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with renal impairment
Contraindicated in acute or chronic metabolic acidosis
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to Linagliptin or Metformin Hydrochloride

Side Effects

Most common side effects are nasopharyngitis and diarrhea
Hypoglycemia is more common in patients treated with Linamet and sulfonylureas

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution should be exercised when used during pregnancy
Caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother

Precautions & Warnings

Discontinue in case of lactic acidosis
Monitor Vitamin B12 levels regularly

Overdose Effects

Supportive measures in case of overdose
Removal of unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract
Clinical monitoring and supportive treatment
Likelihood of dialysis for Metformin Hydrochloride in overdose cases

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place below 30°C
Protect from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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