Linajen 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
- Monotherapy for inadequately controlled patients
- Combination therapy with metformin and sulphonylurea
- Improving glycaemic control
- Inappropriate for patients with metformin intolerance or renal impairment
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases concentrations of active incretin hormones
- Stimulates insulin release in a glucose-dependent manner
- Decreases glucagon secretion
Dosage & Administration
- 5 mg once daily
- Concomitant use with metformin
- Consideration for lower sulphonylurea dose 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 significant interactions with other medicinal products
- No clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to 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 transfer into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Therapeutic Class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C25H28N8O2
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions about Linajen 5 mg Tablet
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Duration of use dependent on health improvement
- Dosage frequency as prescribed by the doctor
- Intake after food in prescribed dosage
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Quick Tips for usage
Usability Features
- Once-daily dosage
- Concomitant use with metformin
- No dose adjustment for renal impairment
- Can be taken with or without a meal
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C25H28N8O2
- Inhibition of DPP-4 enzyme
- Interaction with CYP3A4
- Pregnancy category B
- Dosage: 5 mg once daily
Design Elements
- Chemical Structure Image
- Tablet form
- Packaging information
Material
- Active substance
- Excipients
Dimensions
- 5 mg tablet
Color Options
- N/A