DESCRIPTION

As an active ingredient in Tradjenta (linagliptin) tablets contain a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme orally active inhibitor.

WHAT IS TRADJENTA?

• TRADJENTA is a prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
• TRADJENTA is not for people with type 1 diabetes or for people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine).
• If you have had inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) in the past, it is not known if you have a higher chance of getting pancreatitis while you take TRADJENTA.

WARNINGS

Tradjenta can cause serious pancreatitis which is life-threatening (inflammation of your pancreas). Stop taking Tradjenta and call the doctor immediately if you have upper stomach pain with or without vomiting.

Also, call your doctor if you have heart failure symptoms, such as swelling, quick weight gain, or respiratory shortness (even while lying down).

HOW SHOULD I TAKE TRADJENTA?

Take Tradjenta exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.You may take this medicine with or without food.

You may have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).

TRADJENTA SIDE EFFECTS

• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if you take TRADJENTA with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, irritability, hunger, fast heartbeat, sweating, or feeling jittery.
• Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions can happen after your first dose or up to 3 months after starting TRADJENTA. Symptoms may include swelling of your face, lips, throat, and other areas on your skin; difficulty with swallowing or breathing; raised, red areas on your skin (hives); skin rash, itching, flaking, or peeling.
• Joint pain. Some people who take medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors like TRADJENTA, may develop joint pain that can be severe. Call your doctor if you have severe joint pain.
  The most common side effects of TRADJENTA include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough and diarrhea.

STORAGE

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store in a safe place out of reach of children.

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