Medicine details

ImageAdlina
NameAdlina
DosageTablet
Generic NameLinagliptin
Classes Antidiabetic Agent
Metabolic Agent
Diseases Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hormonal Disorder
CompanyUnimed & Unihealth Manufacturers Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength5 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack20
Price per pack400.00
Cost per pack352.00
Package unit10 tabs strip
Price per unit20.00
Cost per unit17.60
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Linagliptin

Linagliptin is an oral hypoglycemic medication. It belongs to a class of hypoglycemics called the Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP4). DPP4 is an enzyme that metabolizes Glucagon like peptide, which is an incretin. So, DPP4 inhibitors work by increasing the concentration of incretins in the blood which ultimately results in the increased secretion of insulin.

Linagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 

The recommended dose of Linagliptin is 5 mg once daily.  Linagliptin can be taken with or without food

Side effects reported with use of linagliptin are as follows-

  • hypoglycemia
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • nasopharyngitis
  • headache
  • When Linagliptin is combined with an insulin secretagogue (e.g., sulfonylurea) or insulin therapy, the risk of hypoglycemia increases. To reduce the risk of hypoglycemia, consider lowering the dose of the sulfonylurea or insulin.
  • There have been no clinical studies that show conclusive evidence of Linagliptin or any other anti-diabetic drug lowering macrovascular risk.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Linagliptin or similar drugs such as-