Linaptin 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 15: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title and Categories
- Linaptin 5 mg Tablet
- Medicine
- Antidiabetic
- Pharmaceutical
Dimensions
- Size: Standard tablet size
- Weight: Lightweight
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Improves glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Increases concentrations of active incretin hormones
Materials
- Active Ingredient: Linagliptin
- Chemical Structure: C25H28N8O2
Technical Specifications
- DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitor
- Molecular Formula: C25H28N8O2
Design Elements
- Tablet form
- Chemical structure image on packaging
Usability Features
- Dosage: 5 mg once daily
- Administration: Oral administration
- Compatibility: Can be taken with or without a meal at any time of the day
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Monotherapy for inadequately controlled patients
- Combination therapy with metformin or sulphonylurea
Pharmacology
- Inhibitor of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increases insulin release in a glucose-dependent manner
- Decreases glucagon secretion
Interaction
- Weak competitive and mechanism-based inhibitor of CYP3A4
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
Side Effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Nasopharyngitis
- Cough
- Pancreatitis in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Unknown passage into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity to the 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
Commonly Asked Questions
- What is it used for: Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control in adults
- Improvement timeline: To be taken until improvement is observed
- Dosage frequency: As prescribed by the doctor
- Usage instructions: To be taken after food in the prescribed dosage
- Storage and disposal: Keep in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets. Additional quick tips are available.
Quick Tips
- Take at the same time every day
- May cause hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if meal is delayed or missed
- Always carry sugary food or fruit juice for hypoglycemia symptoms
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery
- Inform doctor about joint pains or specific symptoms