Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

Composition of Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet contains Empagliflozin (25mg) + Linagliptin (5mg). It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue and DPP-4 inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Linacip E 5/25 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level
• you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes
• such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly
• along with proper diet and exercise
• will help you live an everyday
• healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as prescribed because it protects your future health.

How Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet works

Linacip E 5/25 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Empagliflozin works by removing excess glucose from your body through urine. Linagliptin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

How to take Linacip E 5/25 mg 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. Linacip E 5/25 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Linacip E 5/25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause dehydration and a fall in blood pressure. It may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Linacip E 5/25 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Drink enough water, especially in hot weather or if you have loose motions — this medicine makes you pass more urine. Seek urgent care for nausea with vomiting, stomach pain and deep rapid breathing, even if your sugar reading is normal. Report any pain, tenderness, redness or swelling in the genital area or perineum immediately — this is rare but needs same-day attention. Genital thrush is common; keep the area clean and dry and tell your doctor if it recurs. Stop and see a doctor urgently if you get severe, persistent abdominal pain that spreads to your back, with or without vomiting. Tell your doctor if you develop severe or disabling joint pain. Blisters or peeling of the skin should be reported promptly.

Do not take Linacip E 5/25 mg if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Water tablets increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure when taken with this. Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea. Low blood sugar is more likely when this is combined with a sulfonylurea or insulin; your doctor may lower that dose.

How to store Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Linacip E 5/25 mg Tablet

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than either one alone. It may also reduce the risk of heart attack, heart failure, or other cardiovascular events. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Linacip E 5/25 Tablet. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Practice good genital hygiene to prevent yeast or urinary tract infections. It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or make you urinate more often. Drink plenty of water, stay hydrated, and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Check your blood sugar regularly. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, and anxious feelings. Stop taking Linacip E 5/25 Tablet and Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Drug class:

SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue and DPP-4 inhibitor