Trajenta Duo is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Linagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trajenta Duo is to be taken with food. Trajenta Duo may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.
Interactions / Warnings
Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trajenta Duo. Taking linagliptin with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. warnings Pregnancy PROBABLY SAFE Trajenta Duo is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation Trajenta Duo is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION Trajenta Duo should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trajenta Duo may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Trajenta Duo is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine. warnings Liver CAUTION Trajenta Duo should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trajenta Duo may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Trajenta Duo is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Stomach upset Headache Nasal congestion Sore throat Respiratory tract infection Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
