Linagreat 5MG Tab

Composition

Linagliptin 5 mg

Uses of Linagreat 5MG Tab

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve blood glucose control, as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g., metformin, sulfonylureas, insulin) along with diet and exercise

• •Helps control high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• •Convenient once-daily dosing
• •Can be used alone or with other antidiabetics
• •Generally weight neutral

How it works

Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases levels of incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP). This enhances glucose-dependent insulin release and reduces glucagon secretion, thereby lowering blood sugar with a low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed, typically 5 mg once daily, with or without food. Swallow tablet whole with water at the same time each day; continue diet and exercise. If a dose is missed, take it when remembered (do not double the dose).

Side effects

Common side effects of Linagreat 5MG Tab may include:

• •Nasopharyngitis
• •cough
• •headache
• •diarrhoea
• •nausea