Linero
M 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.