Edjenta 5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (20's pack: ৳ 400.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Linagliptin
Company Edruc limited

Indications

  • Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Improves glycaemic control in adults
  • May be used as monotherapy
  • May be used in combination therapy with metformin and sulphonylurea

Pharmacology

  • Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
  • Increases active incretin hormones
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
  • Decreases glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dose: Linagliptin 5 mg once daily
  • Maintenance dose of metformin if used in combination
  • Consider lower dose of sulphonylurea when used in combination

Interaction

  • Weak competitive and a weak to moderate mechanism-based inhibitor of CYP isozyme CYP3A4
  • Low risk for clinically meaningful interactions with other medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients

Side Effects

  • Hypoglycaemia
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Cough
  • Pancreatitis when used in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy category B
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Unknown passage into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients

Therapeutic Class

  • Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C25H28N8O2

Common Questions about Edjenta 5 mg Tablet

  • Function as an inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
  • Used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Duration of usage till improvement is seen
  • Dosage frequency as prescribed by the doctor
  • Take after food in prescribed dosage
  • Storage instructions to keep in a cool dry place and original packaging
  • Tips on usage: take at the same time daily, watch for hypoglycemia, be cautious with driving, report joint pains or stomach symptoms

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