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Trajenta 5mg is a drug indicated for patients with type 2 diabetes. This is a prescription drug, the information provided below is for reference only, patients need to consult a doctor directly. before using the drug.
1. What is Trajenta 5mg?
Trajenta medicine 5mg contains the active ingredient linagliptin. The drug is available in the form of film-coated tablets that are easy to use. Trajenta's mechanism of action is to help the body lower the blood sugar level to a safe level.
Trajenta drug has the following effects:
Treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults, helping to improve and control blood sugar at a safe level. If used as monotherapy: In patients who have not been able to control blood sugar by changing diet and exercise. Patients with uncontrolled or intolerant to Metformin or in patients with renal impairment. Trajenta drug in combination with other antidiabetic drugs to increase the effectiveness of treatment.
2. What is the right way to use Trajenta?
Because the drug is produced in tablet form, the patient takes the drug orally. Patients can take the drug at any time, can take it on an empty stomach or when full, but it is best to take it at the same time every day. However, the patient should swallow the tablet whole, and do not chew, crush or break the tablet.
Dosage:
The recommended dose of trajenta is 5mg x 1 time/day. For patients with hepatic impairment, the elderly do not need to adjust the dose. Since Trajenta is not eliminated by the kidneys, there is no need for dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment. Trajenta is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. In case of forgetting a dose, the patient should take the medicine as soon as he remembers. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the next dose as scheduled. Patients should not take 2 Trajenta tablets on the same day or within 24 hours.
If the patient uses Trajenta 5mg drug overdose, it is necessary to contact the doctor or immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
3. What side effects does Trajenta 5mg cause?
Similar to other drugs, Trajenta also causes bad effects for users. However, most people who use the drug experience only mild side effects.
The most common side effect caused by the drug is hypoglycemia after taking the drug. Single-drug use is less likely to cause an excessive drop in blood sugar. However, this condition will be more common when the patient uses a combination of antidiabetic drugs and an unscientific diet. Signs of low blood sugar to look out for include: Fatigue, feeling hungry, shaking, sweating, confusion, difficulty concentrating. Other less common side effects may include: Cough, nasopharyngitis, hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema, urticaria, rash. In addition, sometimes there is constipation, weight gain, pancreatitis, hyperlipidemia, .... When the patient experiences any of the above side effects or other unusual signs during use. If you are using Trajenta, contact your doctor or go to a medical facility for proper examination, diagnosis and treatment, with high efficiency.
4. What should patients pay attention to when using Trajenta?
The following cases are contraindicated to use Trajenta 5mg:
Patients with type 1 diabetes, which is caused by the body's inability to produce insulin for use. The case of a patient with diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis. Patients with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients should not take Trajenta. Some situations that require caution when using Trajenta include:
Patients with acute pancreatitis or those with a history of pancreatic problems. People with hypoglycemia: Care should be taken when using Trajenta with other hypoglycemic agents for type 2 diabetes. Pregnant women should not avoid taking Trajenta 5mg to ensure safety for both mother and fetus. Because data on the use of Trajenta in pregnant women are limited and the studies are limited in animals.
Trajenta may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, women who are breastfeeding need to be careful when taking the drug, considering whether to stop using the drug or stop breastfeeding on the basis of analyzing the benefits of the child and the benefit of treatment for the mother.
During the use of the drug, patients need to regularly test blood sugar, thereby reducing the risk of hypoglycemia.
Trajenta combined with other drugs such as sulphonylurea or insulin can cause hypoglycemia. Through it can affect patients who do jobs related to driving and machines. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor about the drugs you are using to have the right treatment.
Trajenta 5mg is a highly effective drug for people with type 2 diabetes. The main undesirable effect of the drug is hypoglycemia. This is a prescription drug, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions for the process of taking the drug to be most effective.
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