Linapil 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Linapil 5 MG Description
Linapil Tablet is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood glucose levels. It contains linagliptin as an active ingredient. It works by sti
mulating insulin release and decreasing the release of glucose in the bloodstream. Diabetes is a critical health condition and if not treated properly can lead to other complications and also affect other organs including the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Thus it is advised to follow a healthy lifestyle and diet along with taking antidiabetic medicines regularly. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting Linapil Tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹91.52 |
You Save | ₹12.48 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Linagliptin(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Feeling shaky, sweating, anxiety |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Linapil 5 MG
Contraindications of Linapil 5 MG
Side effects of Linapil 5 MG
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Fast heartbeat
- Paleness
- Mood change
- Confusion
- Numbness of lips
- Feeling lightheaded
Precautions and Warnings of Linapil 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Your body does not produce any insulin (type 1 diabetes) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes with high blood sugar, rapid weight loss, nausea or vomiting).
- You are taking other antidiabetics such as glimepiride, glipizide, your doctor reduce your medicine dose to avoid your blood glucose going too low.
- You had an allergy due to the use of antidiabetic medicines or have or ever had a disease of the pancreas.
- You experience blistering of the skin, it may be a sign of a condition called bullous pemphigoid.
- Diabetic skin lesions are a common complication of diabetes, follow recommendations for skin and foot care suggested by your doctor or nurse.
Mode of Action of Linapil 5 MG
How Does It Work?
- Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body is unable to produce a hormone, insulin. Insulin is responsible for glucose metabolism and helps your body utilise glucose for energy.
- Linagliptin works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme. It stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas and reduces glucagon release (glucogon has opposite action to insulin, increases blood glucose levels). ...
- These two actions together reduce the release of glucose and help in controlling the raised blood glucose levels.
Directions for Use of Linapil 5 MG
- Linapil Tablet should be consumed in the correct dose and for the exact duration as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Linapil 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements and herbals you are currently taking to avoid any possible interaction.
- Medicines such as Carbamazepine, phenobarbital or phenytoin use control fits (seizures) and an antibiotic Rifampicin used for tuberculosis infection should be avoided.
Storage and disposal of Linapil 5 MG
- Store Linapil Tablet at room temperature, protected from heat and moisture.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Linapil 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Linapil Tablet contains metformin?
Q: Can Linapil Tablet be taken with food?
Q: Can Linapil Tablet be crushed?
Q: What happens if I take Linapil Tablet with other antidiabetic medicines?
References
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- Trajenta 5 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 29 July 2022]
- CDSCO - Linagliptin [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 29 July 2022]
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) | ADA [Internet]. Diabetes.org. 2022 [cited 29 July 2022]