Linjardy Tablets 5mg-10mg

Product Description

Product Name:  Linjardy Tablets 5mg-10mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 14s

Manufactured By: CCL Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

• Type 2 Diabetes Management – Improves blood sugar control.
• Cardiovascular Benefits – Empagliflozin reduces the risk of heart-related complications.
• Kidney Protection – Helps slow down diabetic kidney disease progression.

Side Effects:

• Common:

  • Increased urination
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Genital yeast infections
  • Mild nausea or diarrhea
  • Headache

• Serious (Less Common):

  • Ketoacidosis (Empagliflozin-related, rare but serious) – Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, breathing difficulty
  • Severe UTIs or kidney infections
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) – More likely if combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
  • Pancreatitis (Linagliptin-related) – Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
  • Joint pain or allergic reactions

Precautions:

• Not for Type 1 Diabetes or Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
• Stay hydrated to prevent dehydration and kidney issues.
• Monitor for infections (UTIs, genital infections).
• Use with caution in kidney disease (Avoid if eGFR <30 mL/min).
• Avoid excessive alcohol intake to prevent ketoacidosis.
• Elderly patients should be monitored due to the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure