Isentin 55mg
Tablet
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Isentin 5. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Isentin 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Isentin 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| 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. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Isentin 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Isentin 5 is recommended. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Isentin 5 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Isentin 5 is recommended. |
Introduction
Isentin 5 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 leve... View More
Uses of Isentin 5
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Isentin 5
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Cough
- Allergic reaction
How to use Isentin 5
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. Isentin 5 may be taken wit... View More
How Isentin 5 works
Isentin 5 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood su... View More
- Isentin 5 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 anxie... View More
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Isentin 5 affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Indication
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Administration
May administer with or without food
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 5 mg once daily. Indicated for adults with diabetes mellitus type II along with diet and exercise to lower blo... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment: No dose adjustment.
Contraindication
Patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to linagliptin, such as urticaria, angioedema, or bronchial hyperreactivity. Type 1 DM. Treatment... View More
Mode of Action
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor; increases and prolongs incretin hormone activity which is inactivated by DPP-4 enzyme. Incretins regulate g... View More
Precaution
Concomitant use w/ sulphonylureas which are known to cause hypoglycemia; dose reduction of sulphonylureas may be considered. May affect ability to drive... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nasopharyngitis (4.3%),Hyperlipidemia (2.8%; with pioglitazone),Cough (2.4%; with metformin and sulfonylurea),Hypertriglyceridemia (2.4%; with su... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of hypoglycaemia when used w/ an insulin secretagogue (e.g. sulfonylurea) or insulin. Plasma concentration of linagliptin may be decrease... View More
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