Description
Linagliptin Tablets 5 mg
Linagliptin 5mg tablets work to regulate blood sugar levels by increasing the levels of substances in the body that cause the pancreas to produce more insulin, When used in combination with diet and exercise, it helps treat high blood glucose levels associated with type 2 diabetes.
There are many different types of diabetes, but there are three main types that are widely known. These are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). Diabetes type 1 comes from two different causes: In type 1 diabetes, your body’s immune system attacks your islet cells that make insulin, causing your pancreas not to produce enough insulin.
In type 2 diabetes, your pancreas produces less insulin than in the past, causing your body to become resistant to insulin. Linagliptin is a drug used to treat diabetes type 2. It must be taken every day to keep your blood sugar levels stable. Most people with type 2 diabetes do not experience any side effects or only mild side effects when taking this drug. It does not usually cause weight gain or loss.
Benefits of linagliptin
- In addition to diet and exercise, linagliptin may be used in combination with other medications used to manage high blood sugar levels.
- Managing high blood sugar levels can help protect against kidney disease, blindness, impaired nerve function, limb loss, and sexual dysfunction.
- The effects of linagliptin begin to be felt within a couple of hours.
- Linagliptin begins to enter the body within a few hours. Linagliptin is typically prescribed when a balanced diet and regular exercise have failed to bring blood sugar levels under control.
- Linagliptin is only available on prescription.
- Most commonly, linagliptin will be given to someone whose blood sugar levels have become unmanageable due to inadequate diet and exercise.
Precautions
Linagliptin is not suitable for some people so it is better to consult with a specialist before using it. To get surety that it is safe for you get it approved by your doctor and, tell your doctor.
- if you Are allergic to linagliptin or any other medicine.
- if you Have problems with your pancreas currently or in the past?
- if you are in your pregnancy period or breastfeeding mother
- This medicinal product is not indicated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, which is a condition in which the body does not make insulin. Therefore, it is important to ensure the type of diabetes.
- if you Are Taking Other Medicinal Products or Herbal Medicinal Products
- if you have a hormone disorder, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- if you have kidney or liver issues
Direction to using linagliptin 5mg tablets
- Linagliptin is available in 5mg tablets. So the standard dose is 5mg once a day.
- You can take it at any time But try to take it at the same time every day.
- The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, not broken or chewed.
- You can take it with food or on an empty stomach.
- Do not stop taking linagliptin without asking your doctor.
- If you forget to take it In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take 2 doses nearly at the same time to make up for a forgotten dose.
Side Effects
Every medicine has its side effects and that is based on various factors, linagliptin can cause side effects in some people. However, most people do not experience any side effects or only experience mild side effects after using it. Talk to your doctor if you get any side effects that bother you for a long period.
- severe stomach pains
- the white part of your eyes turns yellow, or the color of skin turns yellow
- Low blood sugar
- feeling hungry
- trembling or shaking
- sweating
- confusion
- difficulty concentrating
- It is also possible that your blood sugar drops too low during sleep. When this happens, you may wake up sweating, exhausted, and confused.
Storage
Store the medicine carefully out of the reach of kids and at normal room temperature.
