Linaxa 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Linaxa 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.
Linaxa 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.
Linaxa 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.
Uses of Linaxa Tablet
Benefits of Linaxa Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Linaxa 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.
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 Linaxa 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 Linaxa
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Cough
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How to use Linaxa 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. Linaxa 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 Linaxa 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Linaxa 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linaxa 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, Linaxa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
However, Linaxa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linaxa 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
However, the use of Linaxa 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Linaxa Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Linaxa 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
- Linaxa 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 Linaxa 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
FAQs
What is Linaxa 5mg Tablet used for?
Linaxa 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. Linaxa 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. Linaxa 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 Linaxa 5mg Tablet? What if I miss a dose?
Linaxa 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 Linaxa 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Linaxa 5mg Tablet is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.
Is Linaxa 5mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?
Yes, it is safe to take Linaxa 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 Linaxa 5mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
You should keep taking Linaxa 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: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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