Ligazid M 2.5 mg+850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Eskayef 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 active incretin hormones
- Stimulates insulin release
- Decreases glucagon secretion
- Oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers plasma glucose
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Maximum recommended dose
- Dose escalation
- Recommended starting dose
- Immediate release tablet dosage
- Extended release tablet dosage
- Individualized dosage
- Once daily dose
- Dose escalation to reduce side effects
- Switching from individual components
Interaction
- Cationic drugs interactions
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors interactions
- Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes interactions
- Drugs affecting glycemic control interactions
Contraindications
- Renal impairment
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if clearly needed
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinuation in lactic acidosis
- Discontinuation in suspected pancreatitis
- Temporary discontinuation for radiologic studies and surgical procedures
- Monitoring of Vitamin B12 levels
- Symptoms of lactic acidosis
- Potential alcohol interaction
- Potential interactions with other medicines
- Counseling for prevention of side effects
- Travel considerations
- Emergency preparedness
- Hypoglycemia symptoms and treatment
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures for overdose
- Dialyzability of Metformin Hydrochloride
- No dose-related clinical adverse drug reactions for Linagliptin overdoses
- Hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis potential in Metformin Hydrochloride overdoses
Therapeutic Class
- Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light and moisture
- Below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children