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What is TRAJENTA 5MG?
- TRAJENTA 5MG contains Linagliptin which belongs to Oral anti-diabetics (which is used to treat high blood sugar levels)
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What TRAJENTA 5MG is used for?
- TRAJENTA 5MG work by helping the body to reduce the level of sugar in your blood
- TRAJENTA 5MG is used for type 2 diabetes in adults, if the disease cannot be adequately controlled with one oral Anti-diabetic medicine (metformin or sulphonylureas)
- TRAJENTA 5MG may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines e.g. metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin or insulin
Talk to your doctor before taking TRAJENTA 5MG, if you:
- are allergic to linagliptin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
- have had allergic reactions to any other anti-diabetics
- have or have had a disease of the pancreas
- have symptoms of acute pancreatitis, like persistent, severe stomach ache (abdominal pain)
- It is unknown if TRAJENTA 5MG is harmful to the unborn child. Therefore, it is preferable to avoid using TRAJENTA 5MG if you are pregnant
- If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby or are breast feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- TRAJENTA 5MG has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Taking TRAJENTA 5MG in combination with medicines called sulphonylureas and/or insulin can cause too low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia), which may affect your ability to drive and use machines
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- carbamazepine, phenobarbital or phenytoin used to control fits (seizures) or chronic pain
- rifampicin- an antibiotic used to treat infections such as tuberculosis
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- The recommended dose of this medicine is one 5 mg tablet once a day
- You can take this medicine with or without food
If you take more TRAJENTA 5MG
- If you take more TRAJENTA 5MG than you should consult your doctor immediately
If you forget to take TRAJENTA 5MG
- Take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Never take two doses on the same day
If you stop taking TRAJENTA 5MG
- Do not stop taking TRAJENTA 5MG without first consulting your doctor. Your blood sugar levels may increase when you stop taking TRAJENTA 5MG
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- severe and persistent pain in the abdomen (stomach area) which might reach through to your back, as well as nausea and vomiting, as it could be a sign of an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis)
- level of lipase in the blood increased
- low blood sugar
- trembling
- sweating
- anxiety
- blurred vision
- tingling lips
- paleness
- mood change or confusion(hypoglycemia)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STORAGE
TRAJENTA 5MG with other Antidiabetics
Some patients have had the following side effects while taking:
TRAJENTA 5MG with metformin
Common
- level of lipase in the blood increased
Uncommon
- inflamed nose or throat (nasopharyngitis)
- allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)
- cough
- level of amylase in the blood increased
TRAJENTA 5MG and insulin
Common
- level of lipase in the blood increased
Uncommon
- inflamed nose throat(nasopharyngitis)
- allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)
- cough
- pancreatitis
- constipation
TRAJENTA 5MG, metformin and sulphonylurea
Common
- level of lipase in the blood increased
Uncommon
- allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)
- level of amylase in the blood increased
TRAJENTA 5MG, metformin and empagliflozin
Common
- level of lipase in the blood increased
Uncommon
- level of amylase in the blood increased
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