Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet

Short Description

Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

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. Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Vaginal yeast infection Nasopharyngitis Urinary tract infections

Alcohol Warning

Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin works by lowering blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by excreting extra sugar from the body through urine. Linagliptin works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances that lower blood sugar when it is high.

Take Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet at the same time every day Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Linaxa D 5/10 Tablet affects you Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting