Glipxen-M 2.5 mg+500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 336.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 84.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improves glycemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases insulin release
- Decreases glucagon secretion
- Oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers plasma glucose
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Maximum recommended dose
- Dose escalation
- Recommended starting dose
- Dose individualization for extended release tablet
Interaction
- Cationic Drugs interaction
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors interaction
- Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 Enzymes interaction
- Drugs Affecting Glycemic Control interaction
Contraindications
- Renal impairment
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypersensitivity to components
Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution in pregnancy
- Caution in lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue in lactic acidosis
- Discontinue in suspected pancreatitis
- Discontinue in radiologic studies or surgical procedures
- Monitoring of Vitamin B12 levels
- Symptoms of lactic acidosis
- Precautions for alcohol, other medicines, counseling, travel, and emergency situations
- Hypoglycemia precautions
- Treatment of low blood sugar symptoms
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures for overdose
- Dialyzable nature of Metformin Hydrochloride
- No clinical adverse drug reactions at high doses
Therapeutic Class
- Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool & dry place
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children