Tradjenta (Linagliptin)

Also Known as Trajenta

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  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

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Description

Tradjenta is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. Tradjenta, along with diet and exercise, is used to help manage type 2 diabetes in adults.

The generic name for Tradjenta is linagliptin.


Fact Table

Formula

C25H26N8O2

License

US FDA, EU EMA, US DailyMed

Bioavailability

~30%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Linagliptin

Elimination half-life

~24 hours

Dosage (Strength)

5mg

Pregnancy

Not recommended

Brands

Tradjenta

Protein binding

75–99%

PubChem CID

10096344

MedlinePlus

a611036

ChEBI

68610

ATC code

A10BH05

DrugBank

DB08882

KEGG

D09566

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

Tradjenta comes in 5 mg tablets. Once you are prescribed and buy Tradjenta 5mg, then the recommended dose of Tradjenta is 5 mg by mouth once daily. Tradjenta medication may be taken with or without food.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Tradjenta tablets is Linagliptin.

Contraindications

Discuss your allergies with your doctor. Do not take Tradjenta if you have hypersensitivity to Linagliptin or any of the ingredients in Tradjenta. Allergic reactions may be severe and life-threatening. 

Cautions

  • Tradjenta can interact with certain medications. Before you start taking Tradjenta, tell your doctor about all medications you take, including vitamins and herbal supplements.
  • Pancreatitis has been reported with the use of Tradjenta medication. Stop taking Tradjenta and seek medical care if you believe you have pancreatitis.
  • Heart failure may occur with the use of DPP-4 inhibitors. The benefits and risks should be considered, especially if you are at an increased risk for heart failure.
  • Your risk of getting low blood sugar is increased with the use of Tradjenta and other medications that can lower your blood sugar. Watch for signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, including sweating, hunger, irritability, nervousness, jittery, confusion, and/or fast heart beat. If you have low blood sugar, treat it as your doctor has instructed.
  • Joint pain is possible with the use of DPP-4 inhibitors such as Tradjenta. Contact your doctor if you develop joint pain.
  • Some people may develop a skin reaction called bullous pemphigoid while taking DPP-4 inhibitors such as Tradjenta. If you develop blisters, immediately contact your doctor.
  • If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, let your doctor know.
  • If you are breastfeeding or plan to start breastfeeding, let your doctor know.

Side Effects

Be sure you tell your doctor if you experience side effects that persist or are bothersome. The most common Tradjenta (linagliptin) side effects include:

  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Stuffy or runny nose 
  • Sore throat

References:

  1. TRADJENTA Prescribing Information. Ridgefield, CT: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2020.

Tradjenta (linagliptin). Accessed November 18, 2021.




IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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