Linarol-M 2.5 mg+850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 196.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 98.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improves glycemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases active incretin hormones
- Stimulates insulin release
- Decreases glucagon secretion
- Oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers plasma glucose
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Maximum recommended dose
- Dose escalation
- Recommended starting dose
- Once daily dosage
Interaction
- Cationic drugs interaction
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors interaction
- Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes interaction
- Drugs affecting glycemic control interaction
Contraindications
- Renal impairment
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if needed
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue in lactic acidosis
- Discontinue in suspected pancreatitis
- Discontinue for radiologic studies or surgical procedures
- Monitor Vitamin B12 levels
- Symptoms of lactic acidosis
- Discontinue before major surgery or diagnostic tests
- Instructions for alcohol consumption
- Instructions for other medicines
- Counseling for family members
- Guidelines for travel
- Instructions for emergencies
- Hypoglycemia symptoms and treatment
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures
- No dose-related clinical adverse reactions
- Hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis in case of Metformin Hydrochloride overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool & dry storage
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children