Profex 50 Tablet is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood to become too high. It's a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to adjust your diet, take medication, and undergo regular checkups to lead a normal life.

Profex 50 Tablet contains linagliptin, which works by blocking the action of DPP-4, an enzyme that destroys the hormone incretin (the enzyme which helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed).

Not everyone who is taking Profex 50 Tablet will get these side effects. The most common side effects of Profex 50 Tablet are low blood glucose levels, nasopharyngitis (infection of nose and throat with the common cold), and headache. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens (if your blood sugar is too high or too low).

Do not take Profex 50 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Profex 50 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Profex 50 Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Profex 50 Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, limb loss, and sexual dysfunction. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Profex 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Profex 50 Tablet are as follows:<br/>

• Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Profex 50 Tablet can be used as part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan for individuals with type 2 diabetes, helping to lower blood sugar levels.<br/>
• Improving Insulin Sensitivity: Profex 50 Tablet may help enhance the body's response to insulin, assisting in better glucose metabolism for those with insulin resistance.<br/>
• Postprandial Blood Sugar Control: Profex 50 Tablet can be effective in managing blood sugar spikes that occur after eating, helping to maintain more stable blood glucose levels throughout the day.<br/>

• Profex 50 Tablet can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Swallow Profex 50 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew, crush or break it.

• Profex 50 Tablet increases insulin production by the pancreas and decreases glucagon production by the liver. Thus, it helps to control blood sugar levels and prevent further complications due to diabetes.
• Proper diet and regular exercise along with Profex 50 Tablet, will give better results.
• Profex 50 Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Profex 50 Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss, kidney, nerve damage, diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.

• Profex 50 Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Profex 50 Tablet or any of its ingredients. Prolonged intake of Profex 50 Tablet may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) and critical kidney problems.
• Profex 50 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing.
• Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Profex 50 Tablet, like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
• Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease.
• Patients taking digoxin (a heart medicine) with Profex 50 Tablet should be closely monitored, as severe drug interactions have been observed.
• Profex 50 Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Profex 50 Tablet.
• It may be harder to control your blood sugar when your body is stressed (such as when you have a fever, infection, injury, or surgery).
• Profex 50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.
• Be alert for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, fast heartbeat, shivering, intense thirst, or frequent urination.
• If you experience any of these symptoms, take honey or sugar candies right away.