Glipxen 5 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
- Monotherapy for inadequately controlled patients
- Combination therapy with metformin
- Combination therapy with sulphonylurea and metformin
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases concentrations of active incretin hormones
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
- Decreases glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells
Dosage & Administration
- Daily dose of 5 mg
- Concomitant administration with metformin
- Consideration for lower dose of sulfonylurea in combination therapy
- No dose adjustment required for patients with renal impairment
- Can be taken with or without a meal
Interaction
- Weak competitive and mechanism-based inhibitor of CYP3A4
- Low risk for clinically meaningful interactions with other medicinal products
- No clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of certain medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
Side Effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Nasopharyngitis
- Cough
- Pancreatitis in combination therapy
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
- Use for improving glycaemic control in adults
- Duration of use until improvement
- Frequency of use as prescribed
- Administration after food
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Quick tips for usage