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, and fainting) 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Ondero
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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.
Ondero 5mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ondero 5mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Ondero 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Ondero 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ondero 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Ondero 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ondero 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, Ondero 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
Ondero 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Ondero 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Ondero 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
