Linalit-M 2.5 mg+850 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (30's pack: ৳ 420.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Linalit m 25 mg tablet

Indications

  • Adjunct to diet and exercise
  • Improves glycemic control
  • Adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pharmacology

  • Inhibitor of DPP-4
  • Increases concentrations of active incretin hormones
  • Stimulates insulin release
  • Decreases glucagon secretion

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dosage
  • Maximum recommended dose of 2.5 mg Linagliptin and 1000 mg Metformin Hydrochloride twice daily
  • Gradual dose escalation

Interaction

  • Cationic Drugs interaction
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors interaction
  • Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 Enzymes interaction
  • Drugs Affecting Glycemic Control interaction

Contraindications

  • Renal impairment
  • Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis
  • Hypersensitivity to Linagliptin or Metformin Hydrochloride

Side Effects

  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Hypoglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution during pregnancy
  • Use only if clearly needed
  • Use with caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue in case of lactic acidosis
  • Discontinue if pancreatitis is suspected
  • Monitor hematologic parameters annually

Overdose Effects

  • Supportive measures for overdose
  • Hypoglycemia reported in approximately 10% of cases

Therapeutic Class

  • Oral hypoglycemic preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Cool & dry place
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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