Trajenta 5 mg. FC tablets

    Trajenta 5 mg. FC tablets

    S3
    PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 18 January 2022


    Clinical Summary

    Quick overview from the medicine insert

    Indication

    For improving glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

    Dosage (summary)

    5 mg once daily, with or without food.

    Onset of Action / Duration

    Onset: 1.5 hours, Duration: >100 hours

    Special Populations

    • Renal impairment
    • Hepatic impairment
    • Elderly

    Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

    Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

    Key Drug Interactions

    • Ritonavir
    • Rifampicin
    • Sulphonylureas

    Contraindications

    • Hypersensitivity to linagliptin
    • History of pancreatitis

    Common side effects

    • Hypoglycaemia
    • Nasopharyngitis
    • Cough

    Counselling Points

    • Take at the same time each day
    • Monitor blood glucose levels
    • Report signs of pancreatitis

    Serious warnings

    • Risk of pancreatitis
    • Bullous pemphigoid
    • Rhabdomyolysis
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