Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

Linagreat 5 mg Tablet contains Linagliptin 5 mg. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) class of medicines.

Uses of Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

• 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

Key benefits

• 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 Linagreat 5 mg Tablet 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.

How to take Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

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).

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine 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 Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Linagreat are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nasopharyngitis
• cough
• headache
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• dizziness
• hypoglycaemia (especially with sulfonylurea/insulin)
• skin rash

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 Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Risk of pancreatitis—seek urgent care for severe persistent abdominal pain (with/without vomiting). Hypoglycaemia risk increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas—dose adjustment may be needed. Rare severe allergic reactions (angioedema, anaphylaxis) and serious skin reactions—stop and seek medical help. Use caution in patients with history of pancreatitis. Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c regularly.

Do not take Linagreat 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.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), rifampicin and other strong P-gp/CYP3A4 inducers (may reduce linagliptin effect), carbamazepine/phenytoin/phenobarbital (may reduce effect), digoxin (generally no clinically significant interaction but monitor as advised)

How to store Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Linagreat 5 mg Tablet

It can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day. Keep up your diet and activity — this medicine supports them.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin)