Linagliptin
Information about Linagliptin
Linagliptin Uses
Linagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How Linagliptin works
Linagliptin is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Common side effects of Linagliptin
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Cough, Constipation, Pancreatic inflammation, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Vomiting, Diarrhea
Available Medicine for Linagliptin
TrajentaBoehringer Ingelheim
₹3391 variant(s)
OnderoLupin Ltd
₹1741 variant(s)
LinapilAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹1041 variant(s)
LinanextMSN Laboratories
₹1741 variant(s)
LinasmartHealing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
₹991 variant(s)
LinacredEleadora Pharma
₹1901 variant(s)
LinavergeConverge Biotech
₹2291 variant(s)
Dynaglipt LMankind Pharma Ltd
₹821 variant(s)
LinalentTalent India
₹921 variant(s)
LincretaSCG Healthcare Private Limited
₹1581 variant(s)
Expert advice for Linagliptin
- Linagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Linagliptin affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Linagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Linagliptin affects you.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.