Linarol-M 2.5 mg+1000 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.05 (2 x 7: ৳ 224.70)
Strip Price: ৳ 112.35
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 treatment
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4
- Increases insulin release
- Decreases glucagon secretion
- Oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers plasma glucose
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Maximum recommended dose
- Gradual dose escalation
- Starting dose recommendation
- Switching from individual components
- Extended-release dosage guidelines
Interaction
- Interaction with cationic drugs
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors interaction
- Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes
- Drugs affecting glycemic control
Contraindications
- Renal impairment
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue in lactic acidosis
- Postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis
- Temporary discontinuation for radiologic studies
- Monitoring of Vitamin B12 levels
- Symptoms and precautions for lactic acidosis
- Precautions for alcohol, other medicines, counseling, and travel
- Hypoglycemia symptoms and treatment
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures for overdose
- Unlikely removal by dialysis
- No dose-related clinical adverse drug reactions
- Hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis in case of Metformin Hydrochloride overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool & dry place
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children