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Linagliptin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is generally used in treatment of addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Linagliptin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Linagliptin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Linagliptin is an anti-diabetic drug. It increases the release of insulin from pancreas and decreases the harmones that raise blood glucose levels to make the condition better. This reduces the pre-meal and postmeal blood sugar levels.
Q. Is Linagliptin safe?
Linagliptin is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. However, some common side effects that you can experience at the dose advised, includes headache, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with insulin or sulphonylurea, upper respiratory tract infection and nasopharyngitis.
Q. Is Linagliptin available in India?
Yes. Linagliptin is available in India as a prescription medicine.
Q. What is Linagliptin?
Linagliptin is an oral antidiabetic medicine it used to reduce the blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin and decreasing glucagon levels. when compared to other drugs it has a lesser risk of hypoglycemia and doesn't cause weight gain.
Q. What is the best time to take Linagliptin?
Linagliptin is to be taken once a day and at around the same time every day. There is no interaction with food so Linagliptin can be taken with or without food.
Q. Can I take Linagliptin with metformin?
Yes. Linagliptin can be taken with metformin. It is a good add-on treatment if the blood sugars are very high even after taking metformin in maximum tolerated dose. Together they would help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, consult your doctor before taking them together as a dose adjustment may be needed.
Q. Does Linagliptin cause weight loss?
No. Linagliptin does not cause weight loss. It does not cause any weight gain as well.
Q. When should I stop taking Linagliptin?
Stop taking Linagliptin if you develop an allergic reaction like rash or breathlessness and if you have a persistent and severe stomach ache as it could be a sign of pancreatitis. Immediately contact your doctor or the emergency of a hospital.
Q. What are the special precautions to take care of while taking Linagliptin?
Use of Linagliptin with insulin or sulfonylureas can increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which may need a dose adjustment. Be aware of the symptoms and always carry something sweet with you. Stop taking Linagliptin if you develop an allergic reaction like rash or breathlessness and if you have a persistent and severe stomach ache as it could be a sign of pancreatitis.
Q. Is it safe to use Linagliptin with pioglitazone?
Yes. It is safe to use Linagliptin with pioglitazone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported and the side effect profile is similar to the drugs used alone.
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