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Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Linalent-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. Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
No common side effects listed.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet.
Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Linalent-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.
Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines.
Linalent-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 Linalent-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.
The use of Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet can lead to lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect. Additionally, long-term use may cause vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to anemia and nerve problems if left untreated.
Common side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, and headache. Long-term use may also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
The medicine should be avoided in patients with known allergy to its components, severe kidney impairment, liver impairment, congestive heart failure, lactic acidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet, as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
The medicine should be kept in its original packaging, tightly closed, and stored according to the instructions provided on the label or pack. Dispose of any unused medicine properly.
The medicine itself does not usually cause hypoglycemia, but it may occur if calorie supplementation is insufficient while taking the medication. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is essential.
Yes, long-term use of Linalent-M 2.5+500 Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia and nerve problems if left untreated.