LINANAT 5 Tablet 10's

LINANAT 5 TABLET contains Linagliptin which belongs to the group of medicines called Oral Anti-diabetics. It is used in the management of type 2 diabetes in adults, if the disease cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine (such as metformin or sulphonylureas (Ex. glimepiride)) or diet and exercise alone. This medicine may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (Ex. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin or insulin. During management with LINANAT 5 TABLET, follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better glucose control.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition in which the body does not make enough insulin or the produced insulin does not work well. When this happens, glucose levels rise in the blood and can lead to serious medical problems like heart or kidney disease and blindness. Symptoms include excessive urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision. Before taking LINANAT 5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any disease of the pancreas, heart or kidney problems, type-1 diabetes, gallstones or history of alcoholism.

LINANAT 5 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women as it is unknown if it is harmful to the unborn child and it is not known if LINANAT 5 TABLET passes through breast milk, hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding women. LINANAT 5 TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). The most common side effects of taking LINANAT 5 TABLET are stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

USES OF LINANAT 5 TABLET

• Manage type 2 diabetes in adults

HOW LINANAT 5 TABLET WORKS

LINANAT 5 TABLET works by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the body which effectively controls your blood sugar. Also, it reduces the amount of substance called glucagon which is produced by the pancreas (glucagon causes liver to produce more sugar) resulting in reduced levels of sugar in your blood.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take LINANAT 5 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you according to your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advices you to stop.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LINANAT 5 TABLET

COMMON

• Stuffy or runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Diarrhoea

UNCOMMON

• Inflamed nose or throat (nasopharyngitis)

Stop taking LINANAT 5 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) (such as trembling, sweating, anxiety, blurred vision, tingling lips, paleness, mood change or confusion, headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, irritability, hunger, fast heartbeat, shaking or feeling jittery)
• Signs of serious allergic reactions (such as swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, and other areas on skin, difficulty with swallowing or breathing, raised red areas on the skin (hives), skin rash, itching, flaking or peeling of the skin)
• Signs of inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis) (such as severe and persistent stomach pain, nausea and vomiting)
• Bullous pemphigoid (blisters or breakdown of the outer skin layer (erosion))
• Heart failure symptoms (such as increasing shortness of breath or trouble breathing, especially when you lie down, swelling or fluid retention, especially in the feet, ankles or legs, an unusually fast increase in weight, unusual tiredness)