TRADJENTA (LINAGLIPTIN)

Overview

Tradjenta (Linagliptin) is a prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Likewise, it is an oral drug. Tradjenta moreover is the brand name under which the generic drug Linagliptin is sold. It is similarly also marketed internationally as Trajenta.

How It Works

Type 2 diabetes ailment is such in which blood sugar levels are too high because the body fails to procure required insulin and is not able to use insulin efficiently to break down glucose (sugar). Linagliptin relates to a group of prescriptions entreated as DPP-4 determents. They help in increasing Incretins, a natural substance present in our body. Incretins assists in controlling blood sugar through an increase in insulin that releases in the body. It also reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver. This pill works excellently with proper dieting and workout.

Dosage

• It is likewise not under recommendation for children below 18 years.
• Adult Dosage:
• The recommended dose is 5 mg once on a daily basis.
• The medicines can be likewise consumed with or without a portion of food.

Common Side Effects

• Serious Side Effects:
• Pancreatitis: Symptoms are, for instance:

1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Fever
4. Uppermost intestinal discomfort that spreads towards the rear.

• Allergic Reactions: Symptoms are, for instance:

1. Hives
2. Rash
3. Itchiness
4. Skin peeling
5. Trouble Breathing
6. Swelling of face, mouth, lips, tongue and throat.

• Hypoglycemia: Symptoms are, for instance:

1. Headache
2. Drowsiness
3. Dizziness
4. Confusion
5. Fast Heartbeat
6. Sweating

• Bullous Pemphigoid: Symptoms are,

1. Fluid-filled blisters on the skin
2. Redness and itching of the skin

• Severe Joint Pain
• Common Side Effects:
• Stuffy or Runny Nose
• Sore Throat
• Muscle Pain
• Diarrhoea
• Cough
• Headache
• Increased Uric Acid Levels

These are some side effects of Tradjenta. If you notice any symptoms, call for immediate medical help as some side effects can be serious and affect your health badly.

How to Take This Medication

• Take this medication as and when prescribed by the doctor.
• Read the instructions and directions for use carefully.
• It can be consumed with food and also without it.
• The consumption of the dosage must be at a similar time per day, so you don’t miss a dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it next time.
• Don’t take 2 doses at the same time.
• If you overdose, get medical help.
• Do not start, stop or change your dose without consulting the doctor.
• Along with this medication, diet and exercise regularly to get best results.

• TRADJENTA Important Warnings:
• Pancreatitis: Tradjenta (Linagliptin) may cause severe pancreatitis, which may lead to death.
• Heart failure: It may also cause heart problems in some patients.
• Other Warnings and Precautions:
• Don’t take this medication if you have/are,

1. Pancreatitis
2. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
3. Heart Failure
4. Allergic reactions

• Inform your doctor if you have/are,

1. Cholesterol or triglycerides
2. History of pancreatitis
3. Kidney problems
4. Heart Problems
5. Gallstones
6. Pregnant or planning to get pregnant
7. Breastfeeding
8. Taking insulin or other diabetic medication.
9. Going to have a surgery

• Moreover, avoid drinking alcohol
• Not recommended for children under 18 years.