Introduction

Ligazid M 500 is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes→ Show more
Uses of Ligazid M 500

    Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Ligazid M 500
Common

    Diarrhea
    Nausea
    Vomiting
    Upset stomach
    Headache
    Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
    Sore throat
    Respiratory tract infection
    Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea

How to use Ligazid M 500

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 M 500 works

Ligazid M 500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Linagliptin. Metformin is an antidiabetic→ Show more
What if you forget to take Ligazid M 500?

If you miss a dose of Ligazid M 500, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose,→ Show more
arogga.com Quick Tips

    Trajenta Duo 2.5mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food to lower the chances of having an upset stomach.
    Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower the levels of blood sugar.
    Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
    Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on→ Show more
    Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
    Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have any surgery under a general anaesthetic.
    Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain→ Show more

arogga.com Brief Description
Indication

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Administration

Should be taken with meals to reduce the gastrointestinal undesirable effects associated with metformin.
Adult Dose

Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes→ Show more
Child Dose

<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose

Renal impairmentObtain eGFR before starting metformineGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m: ContraindicatedeGFR 30-45→ Show more
Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis or pre-coma, renal failure or dysfunction (CrCl <60 mL/min),→ Show more
Mode of Action

Linagliptin: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor; increases and prolongs incretin hormone activity from→ Show more
Precaution

Monitor for pancreatitis, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, renal impairment. Intravascular administration of iodinated contrast agents.→ Show more
Side Effect

>10%Hypoglycemia (with sulfonylurea) (22.9%)1-10%Nasopharyngitis (6.3%),Diarrhea (6.3%),Hypoglycemia (without→ Show more
Interaction

Linagliptin: Inhibits P-glycoprotein-mediated transport of digoxin (w/ low potency). Increased AUC & Cmax w/ ritonavir. Decreased→ Show more