Zylinamet Linagliptin/Metformin Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/500 mg - 56 Film-Coated Tablets

Product Overview:

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  Zylinamet  (Linagliptin and metformin) are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Linagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. This Product Contains 56 Film Coated Tablets

  
  

Key Features:

• Linagliptin and metformin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. linagliptin and metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

How it Works:

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   Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Linagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

  
  

Benefits:

• To improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Directions for Use:

• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.


• Take linagliptin and metformin with a meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.


• Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.


• You may have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).

Active Ingredients:

• Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride 2.5mg / 500mg 

Side Effects:

• A severe autoimmune reaction--itching, blisters, breakdown of the outer layer of skin;


• Severe or ongoing pain in your joints; or


• Symptoms of heart failure--shortness of breath (even while lying down), swelling in your legs or feet, rapid weight gain.

Common side effects may include:

• Sore throat;


• Sinus pain, stuffy nose; or


• Diarrhea.

Cautions & Warnings:

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  You should not use linagliptin and metformin if you have severe kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

  
  


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  You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, irregular heartbeats, dizziness, vomiting, or if you feel cold, tired, or very weak.

  
  

Pregnancy Warnings:

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  Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.

  
  


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  This medicine may stimulate ovulation in a premenopausal woman and may increase the risk of unintended pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about your risk.

  
  

Breastfeeding Warnings:

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  There is no information on the clinical use of linagliptin during breastfeeding, but because linagliptin is highly bound, it is unlikely to pass into breastmilk in clinically important amounts. Published studies report that metformin is present in human milk with infant doses of approximately 0.11% to 1% of the maternal weight adjusted dose, but these studies lack the data necessary to evaluate the risks of metformin use during lactation. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for this drug and any potential adverse effects
  on the breastfed child from this drug or from the underlying maternal condition.

  
  

Storage:

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  Store at room temperature below 30°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture.

  
  

FAQ:

• Q: What happens if I miss a dose?
  A: Take the medicine (with food) as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
• Q: What happens if I overdose?
  A: Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help. You may have severely low blood sugar (extreme weakness, nausea, tremors, sweating, confusion, trouble speaking, fast heartbeats, or seizure).
• Q: What should I avoid while taking linagliptin and metformin?
  A: Avoid drinking alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may increase your risk of lactic acidosis.
• Q: What other drugs will affect linagliptin and metformin?
  A: Many drugs can affect linagliptin and metformin, making linagliptin and metformin less effective or increasing your risk of lactic acidosis. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.