Linamet 2.5 mg+1000 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 320.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company	Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Linamet 25 mg tablet Linamet 25 mg tablet Linamet er 5 mg tablet Linamet er 25 mg tablet

Indications

Adjunct to diet and exercise
Improves glycemic control
Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pharmacology

Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
Increases insulin release
Decreases glucagon secretion
Biguanide type oral antihyperglycemic drug
Lowers plasma glucose
Improves insulin sensitivity

Dosage & Administration

Individualized dosage
Maximum recommended dose
Dose escalation
Immediate release tablet
Extended release tablet
Recommended starting dose

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 clearly needed
Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Discontinue in lactic acidosis
Discontinue if pancreatitis suspected
Discontinue in certain medical procedures
Monitor Vitamin B12 levels
Symptoms of lactic acidosis
Alcohol precautions
Medicine interactions precautions
Counseling precautions
Travel precautions
Emergency preparedness
Hypoglycemia precautions

Overdose Effects

Supportive measures for overdose
Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis unlikely for Linagliptin
Dialyzable for Metformin Hydrochloride
Clinical monitoring for Linagliptin
No dose-related clinical adverse drug reactions for Linagliptin
Potential hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis for Metformin Hydrochloride overdose

Therapeutic Class

Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations

Storage Conditions

Cool & dry place
Below 30°C
Protected from light & moisture
Keep out of reach of children

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