Linadus 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 14: ৳ 560.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 280.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Improve glycaemic control in adults
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases active incretin hormones
- Stimulates insulin release
- Decreases glucagon secretion
Dosage & Administration
- 5 mg once daily
- Can be taken with or without a meal
- No dose adjustment required for renal impairment
Interaction
- Weak competitive and mechanism-based CYP3A4 inhibitor
- Low risk for clinically meaningful interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Nasopharyngitis
- Cough
- Pancreatitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Unknown passage into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity to 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
- Chemical Structure Image: [Link to chemical structure image]
Common Questions about Linadus 5 mg Tablet
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- To be taken till improvement in health conditions
- Dosage as prescribed by the doctor
- Should be taken after food
- Storage in cool dry place and original packaging
- Quick Tips: Taken at the same time every day, may cause hypoglycemia, carry sugary food, be careful while driving or operating machinery