Linvesta Tablets 5mg

Product Description

Product Name: Linvesta Tablets 5mg 

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 14s

Manufactured By:  Wilshire Labs

Used For:

• Type 2 Diabetes Management – Helps control blood sugar levels when diet and exercise alone are insufficient.
• Can be used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs (e.g., Metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, Sulfonylureas).
• Less reliance on kidney function – Preferred for patients with kidney disease.

Side Effects:

• Common:

  • Mild headache
  • Nasal congestion, sore throat
  • Stomach discomfort or diarrhea

• Serious (Less Common):

  • Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) – Symptoms: Severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) – More likely if taken with insulin or sulfonylureas
  • Joint pain or muscle weakness
  • Severe allergic reactions – Rash, swelling, difficulty breathing
  • Liver issues (rare) – Symptoms: Yellowing of skin/eyes, dark urine

Precautions:

• Not for Type 1 Diabetes or Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
• Monitor for signs of pancreatitis.
• Can be taken in kidney disease without dose adjustment.
• May cause hypoglycemia if combined with other diabetes medications.
• Use with caution in patients with a history of heart disease.