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Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Composition :

LINAGLIPTIN-2.5MG + METFORMIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Natco Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination drug of Linagliptin (DPP4 inhibitors) and Metformin (Biguanides) belongs to the anti-diabetic class. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which either the body stops producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps to decrease sugar levels in the blood) or resistance to insulin action. As a result, insulin is produced in large amounts but cannot act on the body's organs.

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet contains Linagliptin (DPP4 inhibitors) and Metformin (Biguanide). Linagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that blocks the action of DPP-4, an enzyme that destroys the hormone incretin that helps the body produce more insulin only when required. It also reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver when not needed. Metformin functions by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, it prevents blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels after meals.

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, which can change quickly depending on your condition. The most common side effect of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) characterized by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth, skin, etc. So to avoid hypoglycemia, you should not miss meals and should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor as the sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have heart disease or are planning to get pregnant or breastfeed.

Uses of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet helps your pancreas produce more insulin, make effective insulin utilization, and decrease the excess sugar that your liver makes. It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels in your body after a meal. Besides this, it does not cause weight gain in prolonged use. Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer, and delayed wound healing.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis. Some diabetic patients, while taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet , might develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood that can damage the working of your liver and kidney required for the elimination of excess lactic acid from the blood. Before you start taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet , tell your doctor if you’ve ever had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), kidney disease, and low vitamin B12 level. Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet , when used with insulin, may extremely lower the blood sugar level leading to hypoglycemia condition, which can be fatal. Your doctor may adjust the dose by lowering the dose of insulin or Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet in this case. A prolonged intake of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet may lower your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH); hence, TSH's annual check-up is recommended. You may also develop a serious skin reaction known as bullous pemphigoid that requires immediate medical attention in rare cases. Tell your doctor if you will have a diagnostic test with an injection of dye or X-ray contrast agent. The use of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be stopped for a short time before having an X-ray procedure.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminIopamidol
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MetforminIopromide
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopamidol with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIopromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopromide with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iopromide with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIopanoic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopanoic acid with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iopanoic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodixanol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iodixanol with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iodixanol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIotroxic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iotroxic acid with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iotroxic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoglycamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioglycamic acid with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Ioglycamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopentol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopentol with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iopentol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet and Iodamide can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iodamide is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIofendylate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iofendylate with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iofendylate is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIocarmic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet and Iocarmic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet with Iocarmic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. please consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
  • Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are lots of fluctuations.
  • Invest at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly.
  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits, veggies, and other fibre-enriched foods.
  • Reduce saturated fat (or hidden fats) intake in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet contains Linagliptin (DPP4 inhibitors) and Metformin (Biguanide). Linagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that blocks the action of DPP-4, an enzyme that destroys the hormone incretin that helps the body produce more insulin only when required. It also reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver when not needed. Metformin functions by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, it prevents blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels after meals.

Type 2 diabetes is a common form of diabetes in which the blood sugar-lowering hormone called insulin produced by the body does not function properly. Thus, the blood glucose level increases, and symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger start. Diabetes, if left untreated or not treated properly, can cause long-term complications such as nerve damage, kidney damage, eye damage, foot problems, and poses a high risk of developing heart diseases.

Lactic acidosis is a rare but life-threatening condition when there is too much lactic acid built up in the bloodstream. Long term intake of Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet may lead to lactic acidosis when cells get deprived of oxygen levels. Lactic acidosis symptoms include a burning sensation of muscle, muscle ache, fast breathing, nausea, and stomach pain. Immediately contact the doctor about this complication.

Do not take excessive alcohol while taking Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet , as this may increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body).

No, Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is only prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, also called 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes.'

Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be given with caution in older adults as they are at an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Consult your doctor; dose adjustment may be required, and take Linanat-M 2.5 mg/500 mg Tablet in dose as prescribed by your doctor.

If you feel that your blood sugar level is decreasing and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body cannot make sufficient insulin, or the insulin that it makes doesn't work properly or is utilized by our body. This can cause high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). Type 2 diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. There may be weight gain in some cases, while weight loss may be observed in rare cases. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), and retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.

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