Linaxa 5mg Tablet
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Linagliptin (5mg)
Strip of 10 tablets • Tablet
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Active composition
Linagliptin inhibits the enzyme DPP-4, leading to increased levels of incretin hormones, which promote insulin secretion and inhibit glucagon release, thereby lowering blood glucose levels.
Medical applications
Linaxa 5mg Tablet contains Linagliptin 5mg, a potent dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor indicated for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Linagliptin enhances the levels of incretin hormones, which increase insulin synthesis and release from pancreatic beta cells and decrease glucagon secretion from alpha cells in a glucose-dependent manner, thereby improving glycemic control.
Linaxa is prescribed as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents such as metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin when diet and exercise alone do not provide adequate glycemic control. The medication is administered orally once daily, with or without food. Linagliptin exhibits a favorable safety profile, with a low risk of hypoglycemia when used as monotherapy or in combination with agents not associated with hypoglycemia.
It is primarily eliminated via the enterohepatic system, making dose adjustment unnecessary in patients with renal impairment. Common adverse effects include nasopharyngitis, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections. Linaxa should be used cautiously in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Regular monitoring of blood glucose and HbA1c levels is recommended to assess therapeutic efficacy and adjust treatment accordingly.
How to use Linaxa Tablet 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. Linaxa 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Important precautions
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linaxa 5mg Tablet.
High Risk
Information regarding the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Medical Advice
Linaxa 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Exercise Caution
Linaxa 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is recommended. However, the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Information regarding the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consult Doctor
Linaxa 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is recommended. However, Linaxa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
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