Introduction

Ligazid 5 is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular→ Show more
Uses of Ligazid 5

    Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Ligazid 5
Common

    Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
    Headache
    Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
    Cough
    Allergic reaction

How to use Ligazid 5

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or→ Show more
How Ligazid 5 works

Ligazid 5 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 postmeal sugar levels.← Show less
arogga.com Quick Tips

    Ligazid 5 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, alcohol or if you delay→ Show more
    Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats,→ Show more
    Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Ligazid 5 affects you.
    Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.

arogga.com Brief Description
Indication

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Administration

May administer with or without food
Adult Dose

OralType 2 diabetes mellitusAdult: 5 mg once daily.Indicated for adults with diabetes mellitus type II along with→ Show more
Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose

Renal Impairment: No dose adjustment.
Contraindication

Patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to linagliptin, such as urticaria, angioedema, or bronchial→ Show more
Mode of Action

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor; increases and prolongs incretin hormone activity which is inactivated by→ Show more
Precaution

Concomitant use w/ sulphonylureas which are known to cause hypoglycemia; dose reduction of sulphonylureas may be considered.→ Show more
Side Effect

1-10%Nasopharyngitis (4.3%),Hyperlipidemia (2.8%; with pioglitazone),Cough (2.4%; with metformin and→ Show more
Interaction

Increased risk of hypoglycaemia when used w/ an insulin secretagogue (e.g. sulfonylurea) or insulin. Plasma→ Show more