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LINCRETA

Product code : 010

Linagliptin 5mg

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Lincreta Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Lincreta Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food.

The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effect of this medicine is hypoglycemia. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, and fainting) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. It may also cause nasopharyngitis in some people. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

USES OF LINCRETA TABLET

BENEFITS OF LINCRETA TABLET

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Lincreta Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects.

Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LINCRETA TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lincreta

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Cough
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation

HOW TO USE LINCRETA TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lincreta Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW LINCRETA TABLET WORKS

Lincreta 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lincreta Tablet.
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Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lincreta Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lincreta Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving
SAFE
Lincreta Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lincreta Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lincreta Tablet is recommended.
However, Lincreta Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
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Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lincreta Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lincreta Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Lincreta Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE LINCRETA TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Lincreta Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.