Linaxa
M 2.5/500 Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other
diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along
with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will
depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines
you are taking. Taking this medicine with meals helps to reduce the
chances of developing an upset stomach.
You should take it
regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You
should not stop this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is
controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious
complications in the future. Your lifestyle plays a big part in
controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and
exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.
The
most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, blocked nose (nasal
congestion), and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a
possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines
like insulin, glimepiride, or sulphonylurea. So you need to know how to
recognize and deal with it.
This medicine is not suitable for
everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have
ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas,
or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should
also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other
medicines may affect the working of this medicine, so tell your doctor
about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You
should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood sugar. Your
doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and
during treatment.