Generic name:linagliptin [ LIN-a-GLIP-tin ]
Drug class:Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
What is Tradjenta?
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.
Tradjenta is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
Tradjenta can cause severe, life-threatening pancreatitis (inflammation of your pancreas). Stop taking Tradjenta and call your doctor at once if you have pain in your upper stomach that may spread to your back, with or without vomiting.
Also call your doctor if you have symptoms of heart failure, such as swelling, rapid weight gain, or shortness of breath (even while lying down).
You should not use linagliptin if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
Before you take Tradjenta, tell your doctor if you have high cholesterol or triglycerides, or a history of pancreatitis.
Tradjenta is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, foot care, eye care, dental care, and testing your blood sugar. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Tradjenta if:
