Trajenta Duo 2.5mg/850mg Tablet (Metformin 850mg / Linagliptin 2.5mg)

Trajenta Duo 2.5mg/850mg Tablet

Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet is a drug that helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels in the body. It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet is an oral drug that is used to control and balance blood sugar levels.

Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It suppresses the quantity of glucose that the liver releases in the body. Thus, it lowers the blood sugar levels in the body of a patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet also increases your sensitivity to insulin, enabling your body to absorb larger quantities of glucose.

This medication is used in the treatment of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and polycystic ovarian syndrome. If you do not manage the condition of diabetes, it can result in kidney failure, obesity and heart disorders. Therefore, Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet helps keep your blood sugar levels low and your diabetes in check.

Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet does not increase the amount of insulin in the body; instead, it decreases the production of sugar. The liver of patients, who suffer from type 2 diabetes, produces thrice the amount of glucose and their bodies do not have the capacity to absorb these large amounts of glucose.

Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet is effective in lowering the amount of glucose that the liver releases. It also decreases your appetite and increases your body’s sensitivity to insulin, thus, reducing the amount of glucose that is absorbed by your blood. Increased sensitivity to insulin also lowers your levels of cholesterol and helps you to lose weight.

In some cases, it is advisable for the patients of certain conditions to avoid taking this medication. Pregnant women, women who are breast-feeding their infants and children below ten years should not take this medicine. You should also inform your doctor before taking this medicine, if you suffer from conditions like-

Liver disease
Kidney disorders
Heart disease
Allergies
Diabetic ketoacidosis.
You should seek emergency medical aid, if you detect any of the side effects. It is important to avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, since it can increase your risk of developing lactic acidosis.

The dosage of Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet that the doctor recommends for your treatment will be based on your age, your condition, the severity of your condition and the other medications you are currently taking. You should follow the course of this treatment until it is completed, and do not skip out on a dose.

Hypoglycemia has not been observed with ingestions of up to 85 g of metformin, although lactic acidosis has occurred in such circumstances. Trajenta Duo 2.5Mg/850Mg Tablet is dialyzable with a clearance of up to 170 mL/minute; hemodialysis may be useful for removal of accumulated drug from patients in whom metformin overdosage is suspected.

This medication is used to control diabetes; it is not a cure. Other components of treatment plan are important: follow prescribed diet, medication, and exercise regimen. Take exactly as directed; with meal(s) at the same time each day. Do not change dose or discontinue without consulting prescriber.

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Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

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Use

The primary use of this medication is as follows:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos)

Side Effects

Side effects that might occur after the consumption of this medicine include:

Nausea Or Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Abdominal Pain

Hypoglycemia

Lactic Acidosis

Weakness

Chest Discomfort

Headache

Swollen Joints

Belching

Loss Of Appetite

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose instructions

Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Some overdosages could lead to Lactic Acidosis which requires immediate medical intervention.

Work

This medication works by decreasing the production and absorption of glucose in the liver and intestine, respectively. It also improves the sensitivity of insulin by enhancing the uptake and utilization of glucose.