Liptyn 5 Mg Tablet 30 Pcs

Description

Liptyn contains the active substance linagliptin which belongs to a group of medicines called “oral anti-diabetics”. Oral anti-diabetics are used to treat high blood sugar levels. They work by helping the body reduce the level of sugar in your blood. Liptyn is used for ‘type 2 diabetes’ in adults, if the disease cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine (metformin or sulphonylureas) or diet and exercise alone. Liptyn may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines e.g. metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin. It is important to keep following the advice about diet and exercise that you have been given by your doctor or nurse. How to use The recommended dose of Liptyn is one 5 mg tablet once a day. You can take Liptyn with or without food. Your doctor may prescribe Liptyn together with another oral anti-diabetic medicine. Remember to take all medicines as directed by your doctor to achieve the best results for your health. Warnings and precautions Do not take Liptyn: If you are allergic to linagliptin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Liptyn if you: Have type 1 diabetes (your body does not produce any insulin) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes with high blood sugar, rapid weight loss, nausea or vomiting). Liptyn should not be used to treat these conditions. Are taking an anti-diabetic medicine known as a ‘sulphonylurea’ (e.G. Glimepiride, glipizide), Your doctor may want to reduce your dose of sulphonylurea when you take it together with Liptyn in order to avoid your blood sugar going too low. Have had allergic reactions to any other medicines that you take to control the amount of sugar in your blood. Have or have had a disease of the pancreas. Side Effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some symptoms need immediate medical attention You should stop taking Liptyn and see your doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms of low blood sugar: trembling, sweating, anxiety, blurred vision, tingling lips, paleness, mood change or confusion (hypoglycaemia). Hypoglycaemia (frequency: very common, may affect more than 1 in 10 people) is an identified side effect when Liptyn is taken together with metformin and a sulphonylurea. STOP taking Liptyn and contact a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects: Severe and persistent pain in the abdomen (stomach area) which might reach through to your back, as well as nausea and vomiting, as it could be a sign of an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis). Some patients have had the following side effects while taking Liptyn alone or in combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes: Common: level of lipase in the blood increased. Uncommon: inflamed nose or throat (nasopharyngitis), cough, constipation (in combination with insulin), level of amylase in the blood increased. Rare: blistering of skin (bullous pemphigoid). Storage Information Store below 30ºC. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. In particular, you should tell your doctor if you are using medicines containing any of the following active substances: Carbamazepine, phenobarbital or phenytoin. These may be used to control fits (seizures) or chronic pain. Rifampicin. This is an antibiotic used to treat infections such as tuberculosis. Ingredients The active ingredient is Linagliptin.