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Generic: Linagliptin

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Administration

May administer with or without food

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 5 mg once daily. Indicated for adults with diabetes mellitus type II along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar; may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other common antidiabetic medications including metformin, sulfonylurea, pioglitazone, or insulin. Elderly: No dose adjustment is necessary based on age. Hepatic or renal impairment: No dosage adjustment required.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment: No dose adjustment.

Contraindication

Patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to linagliptin, such as urticaria, angioedema, or bronchial hyperreactivity. Type 1 DM. Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Type 2 diabetes mellitus']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea', 'Headache', 'Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)', 'Cough', 'Allergic reaction']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.