Tradjenta
Linagliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. It helps the body release more insulin when blood sugar is high.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Linagliptin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
This listing uses Tradjenta as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tradjenta vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tradjenta details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- linagliptin
- Therapeutic class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiabetic
- Contraindications
- diabetic ketoacidosis; history of severe hypersensitivity to linagliptin
- Minor side effects
- headache; nasopharyngitis; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- joint pain; hypoglycaemia; mild rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Rifampin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; bullous pemphigoid, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Linagliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. It helps the body release more insulin when blood sugar is high.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits DPP-4, protecting natural active incretin hormones to stimulate pancreatic insulin release and block glucagon.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Tradjenta is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Linagliptin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.