Trajenta 5mg Tablet
Linagliptin (5mg)
by Boehringer Ingelheim
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Trajenta 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. Trajenta 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.
Uses
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits
In treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Trajenta 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
How it works
Trajenta 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.
How to use
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. Trajenta 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Cough
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trajenta 5mg Tablet.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Trajenta 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Trajenta 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingSAFE
- Trajenta 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Trajenta 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Trajenta 5mg Tablet is recommended. However, Trajenta 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Trajenta 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Trajenta 5mg Tablet is recommended. However, the use of Trajenta 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Trajenta 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.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Purine and quinazoline derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti diabetic
- Action Class
- DPP-4 inhibitors
Frequently asked questions
What is Trajenta 5mg Tablet used for?
Trajenta 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. Trajenta 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. Trajenta 5mg Tablet may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.
When should I take Trajenta 5mg Tablet? What if I miss a dose?
Trajenta 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.
Is Trajenta 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Trajenta 5mg Tablet is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.
Is Trajenta 5mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?
Yes, it is safe to take Trajenta 5mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use which can be months or even years has not shown any harmful effects.
For how long I have to take Trajenta 5mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
You should keep taking Trajenta 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.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Salt composition
- Linagliptin (5mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
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