Linax Plus 2.5 mg+500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 540.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Linax plus 25 mg tablet Linax plus 25 mg tablet Linax plus 5 mg tablet

Indications

  • Adjunct to diet and exercise
  • Improves glycemic control
  • For adults with 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
  • Max recommended dose of 2.5 mg Linagliptin and 1000 mg Metformin Hydrochloride twice daily
  • Gradual dose escalation
  • Immediate and extended release tablet options

Interaction

  • Potential interaction with cationic drugs
  • Cautious use with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
  • Effects of inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes
  • Drugs affecting glycemic control

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in renal impairment
  • Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis
  • Hypersensitivity to components

Side Effects

  • Common: nasopharyngitis and diarrhea
  • Increased risk of hypoglycemia with sulfonylureas

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use only if clearly needed
  • Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue in case of lactic acidosis
  • Possible acute pancreatitis
  • Monitoring of Vitamin B12 levels
  • Alcohol and other medicine precautions
  • Hypoglycemia management

Overdose Effects

  • Supportive measures in case of overdose
  • Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis considerations

Therapeutic Class

  • Combination oral hypoglycemic preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Cool & dry place (below 30°C)
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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