Glitin 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glitin 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glitin 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Glitin 5 is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glitin 5 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Glitin 5 is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Glitin 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Glitin 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 levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
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Uses of Glitin 5
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glitin 5
Common
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 Glitin 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. Glitin 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Glitin 5 works
Glitin 5 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Quick Tips
Glitin 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, trem ... Show more
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glitin 5 affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Brief Description
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 b ... Show 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. Treatme ... Show 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 ... Show more
Precaution
Concomitant use w/ sulphonylureas which are known to cause hypoglycemia; dose reduction of sulphonylureas may be considered. May affect ability to dri ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Nasopharyngitis (4.3%),Hyperlipidemia (2.8%; with pioglitazone),Cough (2.4%; with metformin and sulfonylurea),Hypertriglyceridemia (2.4%; with ... Show more
Interaction
Increased risk of hypoglycaemia when used w/ an insulin secretagogue (e.g. sulfonylurea) or insulin. Plasma concentration of linagliptin may be decrea ... Show more
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