Linera M 2.5 mg+850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (4 x 8: ৳ 448.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 112.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improves glycemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment
Pharmacology
- Inhibits DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases concentration of incretin hormones
- Stimulates insulin release
- Decreases glucagon secretion
- Biguanide type oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers plasma glucose
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Maximum recommended dose
- Dose escalation
- Recommended starting dose
- Extended-release tablet dosage
- Once daily dosage
Interaction
- Cationic drugs interaction
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors interaction
- Inducers of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 enzymes interaction
- Drugs affecting glycemic control interaction
Contraindications
- Renal impairment contraindication
- Metabolic acidosis contraindication
- Hypersensitivity contraindication
Side Effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during pregnancy
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue in lactic acidosis
- Discontinue in pancreatitis
- Discontinue for radiologic studies
- Monitor Vitamin B12 levels
- Symptoms of lactic acidosis
- Alcohol precautions
- Other medicines precautions
- Counseling precautions
- Travel precautions
- Emergency preparedness
- Hypoglycemia symptoms
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures for overdose
- Removal by dialysis
- No dose-related clinical adverse drug reactions
- Hypoglycemia in overdose cases
- Lactic acidosis in overdose cases
Therapeutic Class
- Combination oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool & dry place
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children