Empagliflozin + Linagliptin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Empagliflozin + Linagliptin is a combination of an SGLT2 inhibitor and a DPP-4 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes. It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 6 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Empagliflozin + Linagliptin works
Empagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that makes the kidneys remove extra sugar from the blood through the urine. Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that boosts natural gut hormones after meals, so the pancreas releases more insulin and the liver makes less sugar. Together they lower blood sugar in two complementary ways.
What is Empagliflozin + Linagliptin used for?
Empagliflozin + Linagliptin is used in adults with type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar control, together with diet and exercise, when metformin or another medicine alone has not been enough. Combining two medicines in one tablet keeps treatment simple. Empagliflozin has also been shown to reduce the risk of death from heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart and blood vessel disease.
Side effects of Empagliflozin + Linagliptin
Most people tolerate Empagliflozin + Linagliptin well, though side effects can include:
- Genital thrush (fungal infection)
- Urinary tract infections
- Passing more urine
- Thirst
- Cold-like symptoms such as a sore throat or stuffy nose
Get urgent help for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness or fast breathing, as these can be signs of ketoacidosis even when blood sugar is not very high. Severe stomach pain spreading to the back, or pain, redness and swelling around the genitals with fever, also need prompt medical attention.
Precautions and warnings
- Drink enough fluids, and ask your doctor about pausing it if you are unwell with vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration, or before major surgery.
- Low blood sugar is more likely if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea, so your doctor may adjust those medicines.
- Keep the genital area clean and dry to lower the risk of fungal infections.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or follow a very low-carbohydrate diet.
- It is not used for type 1 diabetes and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Empagliflozin + Linagliptin
What is the price of Empagliflozin + Linagliptin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Empagliflozin + Linagliptin products currently in stock range from Rs 468 to Rs 1,434 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Glem Lin 10/5mg Tablet at Rs 468. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Empagliflozin + Linagliptin are available in Pakistan?
Empagliflozin + Linagliptin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Linjardy (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Linvesta (Wilshire Laboratories Ltd), Xenglu (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Empaa (Weather Fold Pharmaceuticals), Empagen (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Emsyn (Searle Company Limited), Glem (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd) and Erlina (Pharmevo LIMITED.), along with 5 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Empagliflozin + Linagliptin?
Yes. Empagliflozin + Linagliptin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Empagliflozin + Linagliptin be used during pregnancy?
It is not used for type 1 diabetes and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Empagliflozin + Linagliptin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Empagliflozin + Linagliptin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Empagliflozin + Linagliptin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 14 products containing Empagliflozin + Linagliptin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
