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Linatab 5mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Linatab 5mg 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.

Linatab 5mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.

Benefits of Linatab Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Linatab 5mg 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 Linatab 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 Linatab

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

How to use Linatab 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. Linatab 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linatab 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Linatab 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Linatab 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Linatab 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linatab 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linatab 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, Linatab 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linatab 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linatab 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Linatab 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Linatab Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Linatab 5mg 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.

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Quick tips

  • Linatab 5mg Tablet 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 Linatab 5mg Tablet affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Purine and quinazoline derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
DPP-4 inhibitors

Patient concerns

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
Diabetes mellitus type 2 required only ayurvedic medicine
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Go for allopathic medicine
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FAQs

What is Linatab 5mg Tablet used for?

Linatab 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. Linatab 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. Linatab 5mg Tablet may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.

When should I take Linatab 5mg Tablet? What if I miss a dose?

Linatab 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.

Is Linatab 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Linatab 5mg Tablet is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.

Is Linatab 5mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?

Yes, it is safe to take Linatab 5mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use which can be months or even years has not shown any harmful effects.

For how long I have to take Linatab 5mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?

You should keep taking Linatab 5mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. You may have to take it for the rest of your life depending on how well you can tolerate it. Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine, as it keeps your blood sugar levels under control and prevents health problems which may cause serious problems if left unchecked.

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Address: Parshvnath Tower, Subhash Chowk, Mem Nagar, Ahmedabad-302002 (Gujarat)
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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