Linera 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 540.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Linera 5mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Diabetes Management
Description
- Linera 5mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control in adults.
Dosage & Administration
- Linagliptin 5 mg once daily
- If added to metformin, maintain the dose of metformin and administer linagliptin concomitantly
- Consider lower dose of sulphonylurea when used in combination
Pharmacology
- Linagliptin is an inhibitor of DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) enzyme
- Increases concentrations of active incretin hormones, stimulating insulin release in a glucose-dependent manner
Interaction
- Weak competitive and weak to moderate mechanism-based inhibitor of CYP isozyme CYP3A4
- No clinically meaningful interactions observed with other medicinal products in clinical studies
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients
Side Effects
- May include hypoglycaemia, nasopharyngitis, cough, and pancreatitis in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Unknown if passes into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the 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
Storage & Disposal Instructions
- Keep in a cool dry place in original packaging
- Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets
Usability
- Take at the same time every day to help remember
- May cause hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol
- Be cautious while driving or operating machinery
Symptoms
- Watch for joint pains and symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting
Usability Guidelines
- Inform the doctor if hypoglycemia symptoms are experienced such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety