Linaptin M 2.5 mg+500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company	General pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Linaptin m 25 mg tablet

Title

Linagliptin & Metformin Hydrochloride Combination Tablet

Categories

Medicine
Diabetes Management
Oral Hypoglycemic Preparations

Description

Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Improves glycemic control through inhibition of DPP-4 enzyme and reduction of hepatic glucose production

DosageAndAdministration

Individualized dosage based on effectiveness and tolerability
Maximum recommended dose of 2.5 mg Linagliptin and 1000 mg Metformin Hydrochloride twice daily with meals
Dose escalation should be gradual to reduce gastrointestinal side effects
Immediate release and extended release tablet options available

Interaction

Potential interaction with cationic drugs, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes, and drugs affecting glycemic control

Contraindications

Contraindicated in renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, and hypersensitivity to either component

SideEffects

Common side effects include nasopharyngitis and diarrhea
Increased risk of hypoglycemia with sulfonylureas

PregnancyAndLactation

Limited data; caution advised during pregnancy and lactation

PrecautionsAndWarnings

Discontinue immediately in case of lactic acidosis or suspected pancreatitis
Monitoring of Vitamin B12 levels may be required due to Metformin use
Careful monitoring and precautions for lactic acidosis symptoms

OverdoseEffects

Supportive measures for overdose include removal of unabsorbed material, clinical monitoring, and supportive treatment
Metformin is dialyzable in case of overdose

TherapeuticClass

Oral hypoglycemic preparations

StorageConditions

Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture, keep out of the reach of children

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