What Is Trajenta?
Trajenta is an effective pill that contains linagliptin as an active drug component and is used to control high blood sugar levels. It is mostly prescribed by doctors to type 2 diabetes patients. Adult people are more likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes. It is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd . Along with a healthy diet and proper exercise, trajenta also helps in reducing the risk of complications of diabetes like kidney damage, vision loss, nerve damage and sexual problems. Though can't be cured completely, type 2 diabetes can be managed with trajenta which in turn also reduces your chances of getting a heart attack or stroke.
How To Use Trajenta?
Before having Trajenta consult your doctor and also read the provided patients leaflet carefully. Do not start the consumption of trajenta or stop its intake or alter its dose without consulting a certified medical professional. Its recommended dose is mostly 5 mg a day. However, its dose basically depends on your medical condition, underlying symptoms and your condition. You can have trajenta orally with or without food but try to take it at the same time daily. Mostly trajenta is prescribed alone but sometimes your doctor may recommend taking it along with other antidiabetic pills like metformin, sulphonylurea or insulin.
How Does Trajenta Work?
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition where either your pancreatic glands doesn't make enough insulin or can't use the insulin effectively which in turn increases the level of sugar in your blood. Linagliptin, which is an active drug substance in trajenta, belongs to the drug class of dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. This works by restricting the degradation of the incretin hormone in the body. This hormone boosts the production of insulin hormone by the pancreas and is usually released after the meal.
By blocking the breakdown of the incretin hormone in the blood, linagliptin triggers the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin when your blood sugar levels reach a high level. Linagliptin is not found to be effective when your blood sugar levels are low. Linagliptin in trajenta also decreases the amount of sugar produced by your liver. This is achieved by increasing the production of insulin by the pancreas and reducing the production of glycogen hormones.
All these things together help in controlling the blood sugar level to a normal level and thus managing type 2 diabetes.
What Are The Side Effects Of Trajenta?
Although most people taking trajenta doesn't complain about any serious side effects, however, in some cases patients may experience the following side effects:
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Joint pain
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Skin blisters
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Shortness of breath
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Severe tiredness
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Unusual weight gain
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Inflammation in the throat and nasal passages
Though trajenta may also lead to low blood sugar but only when prescribed along with antidiabetic medicines. If you experience any of the side effects, tell your doctor immediately and seek help.
What Precautions Should Be Taken While Having Trajenta?
Some necessary precautions need to be taken while having trajenta.
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Before having trajenta tell your doctor whether you are allergic to linagliptin or any other ingredients of the medicine.
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Also, tell your doctor if you have any medical history of pancreatitis, gallstones or heart failure.
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Due to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, you may experience blurred vision or dizziness.
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Do not drive or get involved in machinery or any other work that requires alertness or clear vision after consuming trajenta.
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Though the interaction of trajenta with alcohol is not clear, limit alcohol intake while having this pill as alcohol may increase your blood sugar levels.
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If you are suffering from any mental conditions like stress or depression then consult your doctor before having trajenta as it may be harder for the pill to lower down your blood sugar levels under stressed conditions.
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Tell your doctor about your diet or if you are taking any other dietary supplements or herbal products.
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During pregnancy and while breastfeeding this medicine should only be consumed only if required and under certified medical professional guidance.
With Which Drugs Does Trajenta Interacts?
Trajenta may interact with some drugs that you are using for treating other health conditions. These drug interactions may alter how the drug works which in turn makes you more susceptible to the side effects. Some of the potential drug interactions of trajenta are:
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Trajenta may interact with rifampin which is an antibiotic and is used to treat tuberculosis and other infections and may lead to side effects.
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Trajenta may also interact with beta-blockers such as metoprolol and glaucoma eye drops like timolol.
However, these are not all possible drug interactions. Many other medicines may also interact with trajenta and can cause difficulty in controlling your blood sugar levels. Tell your doctor if you are using any other products including herbal supplements or any other home remedies.
Lifestyle Modifications
Besides taking trajenta doctors also suggest some lifestyle changes that will help in managing your diabetes and thus preventing any future complications.
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Visit your doctor regularly for blood sugar checkups.
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Limit your alcohol intake as it can increase your blood sugar levels.
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Stop the consumption of sugary foods and drinks.
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Have a healthy and balanced diet.
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Exercise regularly.
Missed Dose Of Trajenta
In case you missed the dose of trajenta then take it immediately as soon as you remember. And if it is already the time of your next dose then skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Never consume the two doses in a day to compensate for the missed dose.
Overdose Of Trajenta
When you consume Trajenta in excess amounts then you may experience symptoms such as trouble in breathing or passing out. If you encounter any such situations then immediately consult your doctor or seek medical help.
Storage Of Trajenta
Trajenta should be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
