Linajen Tablet 5mg
Linajen Tablet 5mg
Linajen Is An Oral Antihyperglycemic Medication Containing Linagliptin (5mg). It Belongs To A Class Of Medicines Known As Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors, Also Called "gl...
Linajen Is An Oral Antihyperglycemic Medication Containing Linagliptin (5mg). It Belongs To A Class Of Medicines Known As Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-...
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Linajen works by enhancing the body’s own ability to lower blood glucose. It targets the "incretin" hormones, which are naturally released by the intestines after a meal to signal the pancreas to produce insulin. Usually, these hormones are broken down very quickly by an enzyme called DPP-4. Linajen blocks this enzyme, allowing the incretin hormones to stay active longer, resulting in better insulin release and reduced sugar production by the liver.
Dosage of Linajen This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM).
- Standard Dose: 5mg (one tablet) once daily.
- Renal/Hepatic Impairment: One of the unique benefits of Linagliptin is that no dose adjustment is required for patients with kidney or liver disease.
Proper Administration
- Timing: Take the tablet at the same time each day to maintain consistent blood levels.
- Food: Can be taken with or without food.
- Method: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew.
- Consistency: Continue taking Linajen even if you feel well. Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires daily management.
How to Store and Dispose of Linajen
- Storage: Store in the original package at room temperature (below 30°C) to protect from moisture and light.
- Disposal: Keep out of reach of children. Return any unused tablets to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
Quick Tips for Linajen
- Lifestyle is Key: This medication works best when combined with a diabetic-friendly diet and regular physical activity.
- Monitor Your Sugar: Regularly check your blood glucose levels as advised by your doctor to track how well the treatment is working.
- Foot Care: Diabetes requires careful attention to foot health. Check your feet daily for any cuts, blisters, or redness.
Safety and Precautions
Contraindications of Linajen
- Type 1 Diabetes: This medication is NOT for patients with Type 1 Diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Hypersensitivity: Do not use if you are allergic to Linagliptin or any other DPP-4 inhibitor.
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor; it is generally not recommended unless clearly necessary.
Side Effects of Linajen
- Common: Stuffiness/runny nose, sore throat, or cough (nasopharyngitis).
- Less Common: Muscle pain or a mild skin rash.
- Serious (Rare): Pancreatitis (severe, persistent stomach pain that may radiate to the back) or severe joint pain.
- Action: If you experience severe abdominal pain or a widespread blistering skin rash, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor immediately.
Precautions and Warnings
- Heart Failure: Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, as some DPP-4 inhibitors have been linked to a slightly increased risk of hospitalization for this condition.
- Hypoglycemia: While Linajen rarely causes low blood sugar on its own, the risk increases if you take it with a Sulfonylurea (like Glibenclamide) or Insulin. Know the signs of "low sugar" (shaking, sweating, hunger) and keep a source of glucose nearby.
- Pack Size: Usually 30 tablets (3 x 10 blister strips).
- Strength: 5mg.
- Active Ingredient: Linagliptin.
About this item
Linajen works by enhancing the body’s own ability to lower blood glucose. It targets the "incretin" hormones, which are naturally released by the intestines after a meal to signal the pancreas to produce insulin. Usually, these hormones are broken down very quickly by an enzyme called DPP-4. Linajen blocks this enzyme, allowing the incretin hormones to stay active longer, resulting in better insulin release and reduced sugar production by the liver.
Dosage of Linajen This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM).
- Standard Dose: 5mg (one tablet) once daily.
- Renal/Hepatic Impairment: One of the unique benefits of Linagliptin is that no dose adjustment is required for patients with kidney or liver disease.
Proper Administration
- Timing: Take the tablet at the same time each day to maintain consistent blood levels.
- Food: Can be taken with or without food.
- Method: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew.
- Consistency: Continue taking Linajen even if you feel well. Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires daily management.
How to Store and Dispose of Linajen
- Storage: Store in the original package at room temperature (below 30°C) to protect from moisture and light.
- Disposal: Keep out of reach of children. Return any unused tablets to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
Quick Tips for Linajen
- Lifestyle is Key: This medication works best when combined with a diabetic-friendly diet and regular physical activity.
- Monitor Your Sugar: Regularly check your blood glucose levels as advised by your doctor to track how well the treatment is working.
- Foot Care: Diabetes requires careful attention to foot health. Check your feet daily for any cuts, blisters, or redness.
Safety and Precautions
Contraindications of Linajen
- Type 1 Diabetes: This medication is NOT for patients with Type 1 Diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Hypersensitivity: Do not use if you are allergic to Linagliptin or any other DPP-4 inhibitor.
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor; it is generally not recommended unless clearly necessary.
Side Effects of Linajen
- Common: Stuffiness/runny nose, sore throat, or cough (nasopharyngitis).
- Less Common: Muscle pain or a mild skin rash.
- Serious (Rare): Pancreatitis (severe, persistent stomach pain that may radiate to the back) or severe joint pain.
- Action: If you experience severe abdominal pain or a widespread blistering skin rash, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor immediately.
Precautions and Warnings
- Heart Failure: Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, as some DPP-4 inhibitors have been linked to a slightly increased risk of hospitalization for this condition.
- Hypoglycemia: While Linajen rarely causes low blood sugar on its own, the risk increases if you take it with a Sulfonylurea (like Glibenclamide) or Insulin. Know the signs of "low sugar" (shaking, sweating, hunger) and keep a source of glucose nearby.
- Pack Size: Usually 30 tablets (3 x 10 blister strips).
- Strength: 5mg.
- Active Ingredient: Linagliptin.
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