Tradjenta

Common use

Tradjenta is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Tradjenta is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage and direction

Take Tradjenta exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day to maintain consistent blood sugar control. Swallow the tablet whole with water; it should not be broken or split.

Precautions

To make sure Tradjenta is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart problems; kidney disease; pancreatitis; high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); gallstones; or alcoholism.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.

Contraindications

You should not use Tradjenta if: you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to linagliptin (breathing problems, swelling, severe skin rash); or you have diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

Possible side effect

Common Tradjenta side effects include: runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; cough; or diarrhea.

Drug interaction

Other drugs may increase or decrease the effects of Tradjenta on lowering your blood sugar. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: rifampin (to treat tuberculosis); or insulin or other oral diabetes medications.

Missed dose

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep away from children and pets.