Linanext 5 mg Tablet

Linanext 5 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 5 mg of linagliptin in each tablet. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class, which helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Linanext 5 mg Tablet is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control, and it is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Linagliptin in this tablet blocks the DPP-4 enzyme, which helps your body keep higher levels of natural hormones that signal the pancreas to release insulin after meals and reduce sugar made by the liver. As a tablet, Linanext 5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and works gradually over the day to help manage blood sugar rather than causing a quick, immediate sugar drop.

Linanext 5 mg Tablet is the standard linagliptin tablet strength and is the typical daily dose used for most adults when a doctor chooses linagliptin. Because it is already the full 5 mg strength, it is not a lower-step tablet that is usually increased over time; your prescriber selects it based on your treatment plan, kidney function, and other diabetes medicines you may take.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Add-on therapy with other diabetes medicines
• Treatment plan support when metformin alone is not enough

• Swallow Linanext 5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Linanext 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of linagliptin per tablet. For adults, the usual dose is one tablet once daily, and the maximum recommended daily dose is typically 5 mg, but your doctor decides the right regimen for you based on your overall diabetes treatment and health status.

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

Common side effects of Linagliptin may include:

• Stuffy or runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Mild joint pain
• Low blood sugar if used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Linanext 5 mg Tablet is for type 2 diabetes only and should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis before starting linagliptin.
• If you use insulin or a sulfonylurea, the risk of low blood sugar can increase, so monitoring may be needed.
• Report any rash, blistering, or swelling right away, since rare serious skin or allergic reactions can occur.
• Use extra caution if you have liver problems or are taking many other medicines, because your treatment plan may need review.
• Do not use alcohol heavily, since it can make blood sugar harder to control and can raise the risk of low blood sugar with other diabetes medicines.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or have low blood sugar symptoms.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Other diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar
• Strong P-glycoprotein or CYP3A4 inducers such as rifampin
• Other medicines that may affect blood sugar control, including corticosteroids

Store Linanext 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.