Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet

Short Description

Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:

Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet should be taken with food to lower the chances of having an upset stomach. Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower the levels of blood sugar. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have any surgery under a general anaesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Linacord-M 2.5/500 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.