Linax Plus 2.5 mg+1000 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 660.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improving glycemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Linagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4
- 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
- Immediate release tablet
- Extend release tablet
Interaction
- Cationic drugs interaction
- 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
- Caution in pregnancy
- Caution in lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Lactic acidosis
- Acute pancreatitis
- Use with iodinated contrast materials
- Monitoring Vitamin B12 levels
- Symptoms of lactic acidosis
- Temporary stop before surgery
- Alcohol caution
- Monitoring health condition during travel
- Emergency preparedness
- Hypoglycemia symptoms
- Medication interactions
- Medical identification (ID) recommendation
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures
- Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- No dose-related adverse drug reactions
- Hypoglycemia in overdose
- Lactic acidosis in overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool & dry place
- Below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children