LINAGLIPTIN is an anti-diabetic medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults along with diet and lifestyle changes. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.
LINAGLIPTIN contains Linagliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used LINAGLIPTIN is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone 'Incretin'). The enzyme 'Incretins' helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. LINAGLIPTIN should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Take LINAGLIPTIN as prescribed. However, it should be taken at the same time of the day each time for best results. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take LINAGLIPTIN based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of LINAGLIPTIN are hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis (infection of nose and throat with common cold), and headache.
LINAGLIPTIN should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking LINAGLIPTIN abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). LINAGLIPTIN should not be taken if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease is or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
LINAGLIPTIN is primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Linagliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used LINAGLIPTIN is prescribed for type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. LINAGLIPTIN should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus, LINAGLIPTIN plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.
LINAGLIPTIN should not be taken if you are allergic to LINAGLIPTIN or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting LINAGLIPTIN. Prolonged intake of LINAGLIPTIN may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas), and critical kidney problem. Increased risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) can occur when LINAGLIPTIN is added to other anti-diabetic agents or insulin therapy. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose of LINAGLIPTIN. Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking LINAGLIPTIN like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Safety and efficacy of LINAGLIPTIN in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Patients taking digoxin (a heart medicine) with LINAGLIPTIN should be closely monitored as severe drug interaction has been observed. LINAGLIPTIN should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Drug-Drug Interactions: LINAGLIPTIN interacts with heart condition drugs (digoxin), diuretic (furosemide), steroids (budesonide), antibiotic (rifampin), anti-epileptic drugs (phenytoin, topiramate, lamotrigine), heart-related chest medicine (ranolazine), Beta-blocker medications ( metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as timolol) insulin, and other antidiabetic medicines.
Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of excessive alcoholic beverages may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis. So, avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with LINAGLIPTIN. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking St. John's wort (a natural remedy for depression).
Drug-Disease Interactions: LINAGLIPTIN may interact if taken in heart problems, high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), pancreatitis, gallstones, alcoholism, and kidney problem.
Alcohol should not be consumed along with LINAGLIPTIN as it is known to interact and lead to unpleasant side effects.
LINAGLIPTIN is a category B pregnancy medication. So, its safety in pregnant women is not established. So, it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
It is not known whether LINAGLIPTIN passes through the breast milk or not. So, it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
LINAGLIPTIN has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, dizziness and drowsiness have been reported, which may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
If u have or had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.
If u have or had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.
LINAGLIPTIN is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.
Diabetes (Type 2): It is a condition where the body cannot make sufficient insulin, or the insulin that it makes doesn't work properly or is utilized by our body. This can cause high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). Type 2 diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. There may be weight gain in some cases, while in rare cases, weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), and retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.