Linacord 5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Linacord 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Linacord 5 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of this medicine is hypoglycemia. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, and fainting) and know how to deal with them. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have it to control your symptoms if you experience any. It may also cause nasopharyngitis in some people. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or if they worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests, such as kidney function and blood glucose levels, to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses of Linacord Tablet
Benefits of Linacord Tablet
In Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Linacord 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Linacord Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Linacord
- Cough
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Linacord Tablet
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 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Linacord Tablet works
Linacord 5 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and post-meal sugar levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linacord 5 Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Linacord 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Linacord 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Linacord 5 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linacord 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, Linacord 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
However, Linacord 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linacord 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, the use of Linacord 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
However, the use of Linacord 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Linacord Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Linacord 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Linacord 5 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Linacord 5 Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xanthine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Linacord with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
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FAQs
What is Linacord 5 Tablet used for?
Linacord 5 Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these patients, the body does not make enough insulin or is not able to use the insulin properly. Linacord 5 Tablet is used in patients whose blood sugar levels cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine. It should be taken along with a balanced diet combined with exercise. Linacord 5 Tablet may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulfonylureas (e.g., glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.
When should I take Linacord 5 Tablet?
Linacord 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of the day.
Is Linacord 5 Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Linacord 5 Tablet is bad for the kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.
Is Linacord 5 Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?
Yes, it is safe to take Linacord 5 Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can be months or even years, has not shown any harmful effects.
For how long I have to take Linacord 5 Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
You should keep taking Linacord 5 Tablet as directed by your doctor. You may have to take it for the rest of your life, depending on how well you can tolerate it. Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine, as it keeps your blood sugar levels under control and prevents health problems that may cause serious problems if left unchecked.
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Marketer details
Name: Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: corporate office : office no. 156, 1st floor, vardhman grand plaza commercial complex, rohini, sec.-3, new delhi-110085
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Linacord 5 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Linacord 5 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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