Linagliptin and metformin and Lubiprostone

• Generic Name: linagliptin / metformin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Jentadueto, Jentadueto XR

Linagliptin and metformin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Linagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Linagliptin and metformin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. linagliptin and metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Linagliptin and metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lubiprostone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amitiza

Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation, or constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) pain medicine.

Lubiprostone may also be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women with constipation as the main symptom.

Lubiprostone is for use in adults.

Lubiprostone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.