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LINFOMET

Product code : 17

Linagliptin 2.5mg + Metformin 500mg

INTRODUCTION OF LINFOMET TABLET

Linfomet Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

Linfomet Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.

You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. 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 effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, blocked nose, and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulphonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.

This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines can affect this one so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LINFOMET 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 Linfomet

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Tremors
  • Dizziness
  • Weight gain

HOW TO USE LINFOMET 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. Linfomet Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW LINFOMET TABLET WORKS

Linfomet Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:.

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linfomet Tablet.
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Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linfomet Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linfomet Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Linfomet Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Linfomet Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Linfomet Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
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Liver
CAUTION
Linfomet Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Linfomet Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Linfomet Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.