Jentadueto 2.5mg/850mg Tablets / Film-coated

Linagliptin, Metformin HCl
"2.5mg, 850mg"
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Pack size 60's HDPE Bottle
Dispensing mode POM
Source GERMANY
AgentGULF DRUG EST.
Retail Price 215.50 AED

Indications

Jentadueto 2.5mg/850mg Tablets / Film-coated is used for: LINAGLIPTIN
Linagliptin is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
METFORMIN
For use as an adjunct to diet and exercise in adult patients (18 years and older) with niddm. May also be used for the management of metabolic and reproductive abnormalities associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos). Jentadueto is for the treatment of patients when both linagliptin and metformin is appropriate

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Precautions

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Linagliptin, Metformin HCl :

Mechanism of Action

LINAGLIPTIN
Linagliptin is a competitive and reversible dipeptidyl peptidase (dpp)-4 enzyme inhibitor that slows the breakdown of insulinotropic hormone glucagon-like peptide (glp)-1 for better glycemic control in diabetes patients. Glp and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (gip) are incretin hormones that increase the production and release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells and decrease the release of glucagon from pancreatic alpha cells. This results in a overall decrease in glucose production in the liver and increase an of insulin in a glucose-dependent manner
METFORMIN
Metformin's mechanisms of action differ from other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Metformin decreases blood glucose levels by decreasing hepatic glucose production, decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose, and improving insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. These effects are mediated by the initial activation by metformin of amp-activated protein kinase (ampk), a liver enzyme that plays an important role in insulin signaling, whole body energy balance, and the metabolism of glucose and fats. Activation of ampk is required for metformin's inhibitory effect on the production of glucose by liver cells. Increased peripheral utilization of glucose may be due to improved insulin binding to insulin receptors. Metformin administration also increases ampk activity in skeletal muscle. Ampk is known to cause glut4 deployment to the plasma membrane, resulting in insulin-independent glucose uptake. The rare side effect, lactic acidosis, is thought to be caused by decreased liver uptake of serum lactate, one of the substrates of gluconeogenesis. In those with healthy renal function, the slight excess is simply cleared. However, those with severe renal impairment may accumulate clinically significant serum lactic acid levels. Other conditions that may precipitate lactic acidosis include severe hepatic disease and acute/decompensated heart failure

Note

Jentadueto 2.5mg/850mg "2.5mg, 850mg" Tablets / Film-coated manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG. Its generic name is Linagliptin, Metformin HCl. Jentadueto 2.5mg/850mg is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Jentadueto 2.5mg/850mg Tablets / Film-coated is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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