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Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet is prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ).
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Composition :-
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet combination of two oral antidiabetic drugs :
Linagliptin .......................................... 2.5 mg
Metformin Hydrochloride ............. 500 mg
Linagliptin is in a class of medications known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors.
Metformin hydrochloride is an antidiabetic medicine belonging to a class of drugs called biguanide.
Dosage forms & Strength :-
Linanat M 2.5/500mg tablet for oral use.
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Uses :-
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet used for the symptoms of high blood sugar levels for people with have type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps in preventing serious difficulties of diabetes like a kidney damage and blindness and can lower your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Dosage :-
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet be Swallow whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet is to be taken with food.
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet at the same time every day you take. You should follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and tell your doctor to explain any part that you do not understand. Do not take more or less of it or take it more frequently than recommend by your doctor.
Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet helps to manage high blood sugar but does not prevent diabetes. You should continue to take Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet even if you feel better You should not stop taking Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet without informing your doctor.
Because the treatment of diabetes is lifelong.
How Dose Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Work :-
Linanat M 2.5/509 tablet combination of two antidiabetic drugs : Linagliptin & Metformin Hydrochloride.
Linagliptin :
Linagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. Linagliptin, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels and insulin from the pancreas It works by increasing the release of insulin (insulin that helps control blood sugar levels). Which helps in reducing the level of blood sugar. Linagliptin also increases the activity of glucagon-like peptide-1, which regulates blood sugar levels.
Metformin Hydrochloride :
Metformin hydrochloride is an antidiabetic drugs belonging to a class of drugs called biguanide. Metformin delays the absorption of glucose from the intestines, by reducing the production of glucose in the liver. And thus metformin works by increasing the sensitivity of the body to insulin.
Thus Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet works by controlling the level of sugar in the blood.
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like :
• Nasopharyngitis,
• Diarrhea,
• Nausea,
• Vomiting,
• Upset stomach,
• Headache,
Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines such as insulin, glimepiride, or sulphonylurea. So you need to know how to perceive and deal with it.
However, if you have any experience of any sideeffets and if they do not reduce then consult your doctor.
Quick tips :-
• Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet has to be taken with food to lower the chances of having an upset stomach.
• Take it in addition to daily exercise and a healthy diet to lower the levels of blood sugar.
• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are less as compared to other diabetes medicines.
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) can take place when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Take a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
• Monitor your blood sugar level daily while you are taking Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet.
• Tell your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have any surgery under a general anesthetic.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you undergo any deep or rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain as Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet cab cause a rare but serious condition known as lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Safety advice :-
• It is unsafe to drink alcohol with Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet.
• Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet is normally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no bad effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.
• Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet is probably safe to use if you are breastfeeding. Some human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
• Your ability to drive can be affected if your blood sugar is very low or very high. Do not drive if these symptoms take place.
• Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet should be used with caution in patients who is having kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet may be required. Please talk to your doctor.
• Use of Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet is, not suggested in patients with critical kidney disease. Daily monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet.
• Patients with liver disease Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet should be used with caution. Dose adjustment of Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet can be required. Please talk to your doctor.
Precautions :-
• Before taking Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet,
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to linanat M 2.5/500 tablet, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet.
• Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink alcohol a lot.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also ask their doctor before taking Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet.
• Some other medicines can affect the working of this medicine, so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure that you are safe.
• You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it reduces blood sugar.
• Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.
• Special dietary instructions to be followed : You should surely follow all diet and exercise suggested by your doctor or dietician. It is important to eat a healthy diet, exercise daily, and lose weight if necessary. This will help to manage your diabetes and help Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet work more succesfully.
• You have to take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your daily dosing schedule. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had pancreatitis or high triglycerides (a fatty substance in the blood), or if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planing to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet, talk to your doctor.
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ : 120.00 ( 10tabs )
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Marketed By :-
Natco Pharma Ltd
Linanat M 2.5/500 Tablet Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Linanat M 2.5/500 tablet pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name - Linagliptin & Metformin Hydrochloride,
Therapeutic Class - Glucagon-like peptide 1 ( GLP-1 ) receptor agonist & Biguanide
Dosage Forms - Oral Tablet,
Therapeutic Indication - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus( T2DM).