Lintab 5mg Tablet
Rs.123for 1 strip(s) (15 tablets each)
food interaction for Lintab Tablet
alcohol interaction for Lintab Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Lintab Tablet
lactation interaction for Lintab Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Lintab 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lintab 5mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Lintab 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Lintab 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Lintab 5mg Tablet
Linagliptin(5mg)
Lintab tablet uses
{med_name} 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 lintab tablet works
Lintab 5mg Tablet 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 lintab tablet
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Cough, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation
SUBSTITUTES FOR Lintab Tablet
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Expert advice FOR Lintab Tablet
- 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.
Frequently asked questions FOR Lintab 5mg Tablet
Linagliptin
Q. What is Lintab 5mg Tablet used for?
Lintab 5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these patients, the body does not make enough insulin or is not able to use the produced insulin properly. Lintab 5mg Tablet is used in patients whose blood sugar levels cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine. It should be taken along with a balanced diet combined with exercise. Lintab 5mg Tablet may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.
Q. When should I take Lintab 5mg Tablet? What if I miss a dose?
Lintab 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. A double dose should not be taken on the same day.
Q. Is Lintab 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Lintab 5mg Tablet is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.