Trajenta

Drug Name:

Linagliptin 5mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Tradjenta/Trajenta

Tradjenta/Trajenta

Details

Purpose

Linagliptin 5mg tablets are used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in humans. The medication helps to combat the serious symptoms of diabetes and kidney damages. It comes under the international brand name of tradjenta and an Indian brand name of trajenta.  Other serious complications of the kidney can also be treated with trajenta tablets. In addition to all these, the tablets are good for regulating blood sugar levels in the user’s body.

 

How does it work?

Linagliptin 5mg tablets is an anti-diabetic medication.  The tablets work by increasing the levels of insulin in the body and decreasing the hormones of elevated blood levelsat the same time. Hence, it regulates blood sugar levels.  This whole mechanism decreases the fasting and post-meal sugar levels in the users of tradjenta tablets.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Linagliptin 5mg tablets are prescribed by the doctor with the usage of proper diet and exercises.
  2. It is prescribed in that scenario where the diet and exercise could not control the blood sugar levels.
  3. The recommended dose of this medication is 5mg which is used for regulating sugar levels.
  4. The trajenta tablets are useful in controlling kidney and liver damages in the users.
  5. The medication is taken with or without food. It is not food-dependent.
  6. The doctor can prescribe linagliptin 5mg tablets alone or with some other medications. It all depends on the user’s medical conditions.
  7. Trajenta tablets are also used for the treatment of blindness cases.
  8. The use of this medicine is safe with pregnancy also. There are no harmful signs of it.
  9. Breastfeeding women can also consume the tablets as they are safe for the young ones.
  10. Consume the medicine as instructed by the concerned doctor. Do not overdose. It is strictly prohibited.
  11. Take the doses at a regular time to get good results.
  12. Patients with liver damages should take extra care while consuming these pills.
  13. If side-effects trouble the users more, then it should be reported to the doctor immediately.

 

Side-effects

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Lightheadedness
  • Dizziness
  • Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Dry mouth
  • Nasopharyngitis

 

Interactions

Some serious interaction reactions are seen with these tablets with amiloride, beclomethasone, chlorthalidone. The reactions cause undesirable side-effects in the users. Hence, it should be avoided. Sometimes, it becomes serious which should be avoided.

 

Storage

The tablets are stored at a cool temperature and room temperature.