Linita 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 540.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linagliptin |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Improvement of glycaemic control in adults
- Monotherapy
- Combination therapy
- Renal impairment
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of DPP-4 enzyme
- Effect on incretin hormones
- Stimulation of insulin release
- Decrease in glucagon secretion
Dosage and administration
- 5 mg once daily
- Concomitant use with metformin
- Consideration for lower sulfonylurea dose
- No dose adjustment for renal impairment
Interaction
- Inhibition of CYP3A4
- No effect on other CYP isozymes
- Low risk for clinically meaningful interactions
- No clinically relevant effect on various medicinal products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Side effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Nasopharyngitis
- Cough
- Pancreatitis in combination therapy
Pregnancy and lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
- Unknown passage into breast milk
Precautions and warnings
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Therapeutic class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Storage conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular formula: C25H28N8O2
Common questions
- Use as DPP-4 enzyme inhibitor
- Duration of use for improvement
- Frequency of use
- Administration with or after food
- Storage and disposal instructions