Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults along with diet and lifestyle changes. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet contains Linagliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone 'Incretin'). The enzyme 'Incretins' helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Take Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet as prescribed. However, it should be taken at the same time of the day each time for best results. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet are hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis (infection of nose and throat with common cold), and headache.

Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should not be taken if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease is or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet is primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Linagliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet is prescribed for type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus, Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.

Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet . Prolonged intake of Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas), and critical kidney problem. Increased risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) can occur when Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet is added to other anti-diabetic agents or insulin therapy. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose of Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet . Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Safety and efficacy of Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Patients taking digoxin (a heart medicine) with Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should be closely monitored as severe drug interaction has been observed. Lina DKD 5 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly especially when there are lots of fluctuations.