Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Linagliptin(5mg)
Ondero 5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food.
The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of this medicine is hypoglycemia. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, fainting, and dry mouth) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. It may also cause nasopharyngitis in some people. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body is unable to produce a hormone, insulin. Insulin is responsible for glucose metabolism and helps your body utilise glucose for energy. Linagliptin works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme. It stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas and reduces glucagon release (glucogon has opposite action to insulin, increases blood glucose levels). These two actions together reduce the release of glucose and help in controlling the raised blood glucose levels.
The pharmacokinetics of linagliptin has been extensively characterised in healthy subjects and patients with type 2 diabetes. After oral administration of a 5 mg dose to healthy volunteers or patients, linagliptin was rapidly absorbed, with peak plasma concentrations (median Tmax) occurring 1.5 hours post-dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ondero
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Cough
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Pancreatic inflammation
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linagliptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Allergy
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Ondero 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ondero 5mg Tablet.
Ondero 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Linagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type-2 diabetes. This drug should not be used in patients with type-1 diabetes or in those with diabetic ketoacidosis.
LINAGLIPTIN 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.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Ondero 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ondero 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Ondero 5mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Ondero 5mg Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ondero 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Ondero 5mg Tablet used for?
Ondero 5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these patients, the body does not make enough insulin or is not able to use the produced insulin properly. Ondero 5mg Tablet is used in patients whose blood sugar levels cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine. It should be taken along with a balanced diet combined with exercise. Ondero 5mg Tablet may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.
Q. When should I take Ondero 5mg Tablet? What if I miss a dose?
Ondero 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. A double dose should not be taken on the same day.
Q. Is Ondero 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Ondero 5mg Tablet is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.
Q. Is Ondero 5mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?
Yes, it is safe to take Ondero 5mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use which can be months or even years has not shown any harmful effects.
Q. For how long I have to take Ondero 5mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
You should keep taking Ondero 5mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. You may have to take it for the rest of your life depending on how well you can tolerate it. Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine, as it keeps your blood sugar levels under control and prevents health problems which may cause serious problems if left unchecked.
