Insulina 5 mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults along with diet and lifestyle changes. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Insulina 5 mg Tablet contains Linagliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4, an enzyme that destroys the hormone Incretin. The enzyme 'Incretins' helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. 

The most common side effects of Insulina 5 mg Tablet are hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis (infection of nose and throat with common cold), and headache. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually overtime. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Do not take Insulina 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. If you stop taking Insulina 5 mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Insulina 5 mg Tablet should not be taken if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Insulina 5 mg Tablet is primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Linagliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Insulina 5 mg Tablet is prescribed for type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. Insulina 5 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus, Insulina 5 mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with a common cold)
• Headache

Insulina 5 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Insulina 5 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Insulina 5 mg Tablet . Prolonged intake of Insulina 5 mg Tablet may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) and critical kidney problems. Increased risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) can occur when Insulina 5 mg Tablet is added to other anti-diabetic agents or insulin therapy. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose of Insulina 5 mg Tablet . Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Insulina 5 mg Tablet , like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Safety and efficacy of Insulina 5 mg Tablet in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Patients taking digoxin (a heart medicine) with Insulina 5 mg Tablet should be closely monitored as severe drug interaction has been observed. Insulina 5 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

​​​​​​Drug-Drug Interactions: Insulina 5 mg Tablet interacts with heart condition drugs (digoxin), diuretic (furosemide), steroids (budesonide), antibiotic (rifampin), anti-epileptic drugs (phenytoin, topiramate, lamotrigine), heart-related chest medicine (ranolazine), Beta-blocker medications ( metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as timolol) insulin, and other antidiabetic medicines.

Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of excessive alcoholic beverages may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis. So, avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Insulina 5 mg Tablet . Also, inform your doctor if you are taking St. John's wort (a natural remedy for depression).

Drug-Disease Interactions: Insulina 5 mg Tablet may interact if taken in heart problems, high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), pancreatitis, gallstones, alcoholism, and kidney problem.

• DIGOXIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• BUDESONIDE
• RIFAMPICIN
• PHENYTOIN
• TOPIRAMATE
• LAMOTRIGINE
• INSULIN
• RANOLAZINE

• Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
• Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are lots of fluctuations.
• Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
• Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
• Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits and veggies and other fiber-enriched foods.
• Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil and safflower oil for frying.
• Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
• Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yogurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
• Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

Diabetes (Type 2): It is a condition where the body cannot make sufficient insulin, or the insulin that it makes doesn't work properly or is utilized by our body. This can cause high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). Type 2 diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. There may be weight gain in some cases, while in rare cases, weight loss may be observed. The complications of type 2 diabetes also include neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and an increase in the chance of heart attack or stroke.