Linacord 5 Tablet

Linacord 5 Tablet contains linagliptin 5 mg in each tablet, supplied in a pack of 10 blister packs from Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class of diabetes medicines and is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Linacord 5 Tablet is taken by mouth and is typically used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other diabetes medicines.

How it works: Linagliptin in Linacord 5 Tablet helps increase your body’s own insulin release after meals when blood sugar is high. It also lowers the amount of sugar your liver releases, which helps improve blood glucose control over time in tablet form.

Linacord 5 Tablet is the standard 5 mg linagliptin tablet, which is the usual approved adult dose rather than a lower or higher stepped strength. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet fits the typical once-daily dosing used when a doctor has decided linagliptin is appropriate. It may be chosen for people who need a simple oral medicine that generally does not require dose changes for kidney function.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Add-on therapy with other diabetes medicines
• Help reduce high post-meal blood sugar

• Swallow Linacord 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food; meals do not usually change how the tablet works.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use it exactly as prescribed, especially if it is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea, because those combinations can raise the risk of low blood sugar.

Linacord 5 Tablet provides linagliptin 5 mg per tablet, which is the usual daily dose for adults when this medicine is prescribed. It is commonly taken once a day, and the maximum daily amount is generally 5 mg unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise. Your prescriber decides whether this dose is right for you based on your diabetes control and other medicines.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Linagliptin may include:

• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Mild low blood sugar when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Do not use Linacord 5 Tablet for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis before starting this tablet.
• Watch for low blood sugar if Linacord 5 Tablet is taken with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• Alcohol can make blood sugar harder to predict, so ask your clinician how much is safe for you.
• If you have kidney problems, this tablet is often still usable, but your doctor should review your full diabetes plan.
• Do not drive or use machinery if you feel dizzy, weak, or have symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Report any rash, swelling, or trouble breathing right away, as these can signal an allergy.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glipizide
• Other diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar
• Rifampin, which can reduce linagliptin levels

Store Linacord 5 Tablet at room temperature in the original blister pack, away from moisture and excess heat.