Linero Tablet

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Linero 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.

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General Information

Contains

Linagliptin (5mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Linero 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 Linero Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Linero Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Linero 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.

Side effects of Linero 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 Linero

Cough
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Constipation
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Linero 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. Linero Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Linero Tablet works

Linero 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.

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Quick tips

Linero 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 Linero Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Linero Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Linero Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Linero Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Linero Tablet may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Linero Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, Linero Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Linero Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
However, the use of Linero Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Linero with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

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.

Moderate

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Linagliptin.

Moderate

Amisulpride (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amisulpride may reduce the efficacy of Linagliptin.

Moderate

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Aripiprazole may reduce the efficacy of Linagliptin.

Moderate

Beclometasone (Inhalation Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and diabetic control and adjust the doses as per the observations. Beclometasone may reduce the efficacy of Linagliptin.

Frequently asked questions

What is Linero Tablet used for?

Linero 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. Linero 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. Linero 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 Linero Tablet?

Linero Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of the day.

Is Linero Tablet bad for the kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Linero Tablet is bad for the kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.

Is Linero Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?

Yes, it is safe to take Linero 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 Linero Tablet? Can I stop the medication?

You should keep taking Linero 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Xanthine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 800-801.
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Linagliptin [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG; 2016. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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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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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Linero Tablet

Benefits of Linero Tablet

Side effects of Linero Tablet

How to use Linero Tablet

How Linero Tablet works

All substitutes for Linero Tablet

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LINAford 5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

Amisulpride (Injection Route)

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Beclometasone (Inhalation Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Linero Tablet used for?

When should I take Linero Tablet?

Is Linero Tablet bad for the kidneys?

Is Linero Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?

For how long I have to take Linero Tablet? Can I stop the medication?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

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