Linaxa 5 mg Tablet

Linaxa 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 and is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Linaxa 5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is often used along with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. This product is made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied in strip/box packaging of 10 packs.

How it works: Linagliptin in Linaxa 5 mg Tablet works by blocking the DPP-4 enzyme, which helps the body keep natural incretin hormones active for longer. Those hormones help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high and reduce the liver’s release of sugar, all through a simple once-daily tablet.

Linaxa 5 mg Tablet is the standard adult strength of linagliptin used in most treatment plans, and there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here. Because it is already the full 5 mg tablet, it is not meant to be split into a lower dose or taken extra often to speed up effect. A doctor may choose Linaxa 5 mg Tablet when a once-daily oral option is appropriate and a patient needs ongoing blood sugar control rather than rapid relief.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Add-on therapy with other diabetes medicines
• Long-term glycemic management

• Swallow the Linaxa 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If you also use insulin or a sulfonylurea, follow your prescriber’s instructions carefully because your blood sugar may drop too low.
• Do not take more than one Linaxa 5 mg Tablet in 24 hours unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• Keep using it even if you feel well, because type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms when blood sugar is high.

Each Linaxa 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of linagliptin, which is the usual once-daily amount for many adults with type 2 diabetes. The maximum recommended dose is 5 mg per day, so you should not take extra tablets to try to get a stronger effect. Your doctor decides whether this dose is appropriate based on your other medicines, kidney function, and blood sugar goals.

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
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Mild nausea
• Low blood sugar when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Linaxa 5 mg Tablet is for type 2 diabetes only and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, watch for signs of low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness, or confusion.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis, because this medicine can rarely be linked to it.
• Report any joint pain, rash, or signs of allergy right away.
• Alcohol can make blood sugar harder to predict, so ask your clinician what amount, if any, is safe for you.
• Keep your healthcare team informed about liver problems, kidney disease, and all other medicines you use.
• Do not change your diabetes treatment on your own if you become sick, eat less, or miss meals.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glipizide
• Rifampin
• Other diabetes medicines that can increase the risk of low blood sugar

Store Linaxa 5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.