Linagliptin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Linagliptin is 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 12 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 Linagliptin works

Linagliptin boosts incretin hormones, which increase insulin release after meals and reduce sugar released by the liver.

What is Linagliptin used for?

• Type 2 diabetes

Linagliptin is used with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, alone or with metformin and other diabetes medicines. It does not need dose changes in kidney disease.

Side effects of Linagliptin

Common side effects of Linagliptin include:

• Cough
• Sore throat or cold symptoms
• Low blood sugar with a sulfonylurea or insulin

Get urgent help for severe stomach pain spreading to the back or for blisters on the skin.

Precautions and warnings

• Keep up regular blood sugar checks.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease.
• It is not used for type 1 diabetes.

Frequently asked questions about Linagliptin

What is the price of Linagliptin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Linagliptin products currently in stock range from Rs 325 to Rs 720 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Encrylin 5mg Tablet at Rs 325. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Linagliptin are available in Pakistan?

Linagliptin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Lina (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Encrylin (Mcolson Research Labotraies), Linvesta (Wilshire Laboratories Ltd) and Linaget (Getz Pharma).

Do I need a prescription for Linagliptin?

Yes. 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.

Are all Linagliptin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of 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.

Linagliptin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 19 products containing Linagliptin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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