Trajenta 5 mg Tablet - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Description

Trajenta 5Mg is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor. It is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a type of antidiabetic medication used in case proper diet and exercise alone is not sufficient to control and curb diabetes. Trajenta 5Mg Tablet works by stimulating increase in the insulin secretion and decrease in sugar produced by your body.
If you have type 1 diabetes, have diabetic ketoacidiosis (high levels of blood ketone), or if you are allergic to Trajenta 5Mg Tablet or any ingredient in it then you should refrain from using it. You should consult you doctor first, before using Trajenta 5Mg Tablet if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, breastfeeding, have history of pancreatitis or angioedema, or if you are taking any medicines, supplements or herbal preparations.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Trajenta 5Mg dosage missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy - Trajenta 5Mg Tab is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Insulin secreagogues - This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are using insulin secretagogues due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Trajenta 5Mg Tablet

• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Depression
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Nausea
• Increased hunger
• Slurred speech
• Chills
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Trajenta Storage

Trajenta Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.