TRAJENTA 5MG

TRAJENTA 5MG

Trajenta 5mg Tablet helps treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. This tablet is used with a balanced diet and regular exercise to manage blood sugar levels. It also helps prevent severe after-effects of diabetes like blindness and kidney damage. Doctors prescribe this tablet when exercise and diet fail to control your diabetes. The diabetologist may prescribe this tablet alone or along with other diabetes medicines.

You can take this tablet with/without food. The doctor will assess your condition & blood sugar levels to prescribe the appropriate dose. It is not advisable to stop using this tablet on your own. Please ask your diabetologist before you stop taking it. You should stick to a diet and exercise regimen recommended by your doctor while taking this tablet. Your lifestyle is one of the vital aspects to manage diabetes.

The most common side effect of this tablet is hypoglycemia which is low blood sugar levels. The symptoms of this side effect are dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, dry mouth, etc. You need to know how to manage these side effects. You should carry a sugar candy with you to control the symptoms if you face any.  It can also cause cold in some individuals. Speak to your physician if the side effects stay for long or bother you.

Before you take this tablet, inform your healthcare provider if

• You have heart disease
• You have problems related to the pancreas
• You have kidney disease

Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medications. Other medicines can interfere with this tablet. So, let your diabetologist know about all other medications you are taking.

Breastfeeding or pregnant women should also discuss this with their doctor before consuming this tablet. Try to quit alcohol or reduce its intake while you are taking this tablet. Alcohol can reduce blood sugar levels significantly.

You should take regular tests to check your blood sugar levels and kidney function. It will help you know if your kidney is functioning properly.

Uses of Trajenta 5mg 

Treats Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Trajenta 5mg 

Most side effects of this tablet do not need you to panic or visit the hospital. They disappear once your body gets used to this tablet. If the side effects turn worse, get in touch with your physician.

Common side effects

• Cough
• Constipation
• A low blood glucose level
• Infection of nasal passages or throat
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Pancreatic inflammation

Safety Advice while using Trajenta 5mg 

Alcohol

It is always better to avoid the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with this tablet.

Pregnancy

Speak to your doctor for the correct advice before you start with this tablet.

Breastfeeding

Consult your physician before taking this tablet.

Driving

If you feel you are mentally alert and physically fit to drive, then driving is advisable. But, if you face sleepiness after taking this tablet, do not operate heavy machines or drive.

Liver

If you had a history of liver diseases or suffering from liver diseases, it is better to consult your healthcare provider before you include this tablet in your schedule.

Kidney 

Individuals having liver diseases or had in the past should communicate with the doctor before using this tablet.

Storage & Disposable instructions for Trajenta 5mg tablet

• Keep this tablet at room temperature
• Do not expose the table to heat & moisture
• Keep this tablet in a place where children and pets cannot touch it.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

If you are taking supplements, herbals, or any other medicines, tell your physician about them. To avoid the interaction of this tablet with other medicines, the doctor should know about them.

Medicines that can have interactions with these tablets are

• Carbamazepine
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin (used to control seizures)
• Antibiotic Rifampicin(used to treat tuberculosis infection). It should be avoided.

How do control side effects?

Diarrhea

Take plenty of fluids like fruit juices or water to stay hydrated. Do not self-medicate to treat diarrhea. Contact your physician if the symptoms continue for a long or don’t improve.

Sore throat

Gargling can help soothe your sore throat. Add some salt into warm water and gargle to manage sore throat. Drink enough fluids so that your throat remains moist. Intake of enough fluids eliminates dehydration. Try not to have caffeine or alcohol. Avoid smoking to get relief faster. Connect with your physician if the symptoms turn worse.

Stuffy/Runny nose

Drinking a sufficient amount of liquids will help. A humidifier is quite helpful to treat a runny or stuffy nose. Rinse the nose from the inside with saline solution. This will offer relief from congestion. Before doing this speak to your physician.

FAQs

Q-Will this tablet cause harm to the kidneys?

No. There are no studies available to state that this tablet causes harm to the kidneys. It can be prescribed without dose alterations in patients having renal impairment.

Q-Can I take Trajenta 5mg tablet for the long term?

Yes. This tablet is safe for long-term use. It is prescribed for months to years and still has not shown harmful effects.

Q-For how long do I need to take Trajenta 5mg tablet? Can I stop this tablet without asking the doctor?

You should continue taking this tablet as your doctor has asked you to. You may need to take it lifelong depending on how well you can accept it. Make sure you do not stop taking the tablet all of a sudden. The tablet helps manage your blood sugar levels. It prevents further health issues that can arise due to diabetes.

Q-Can this tablet be taken with meals?

Yes. You can take this tablet either with food or without food. Take this tablet at a fixed time every day to control the blood sugar levels effectively.

Q-Can I crush the tablet and take it?

No. Make sure you do not crush this tablet and consume it with water as a whole.

Q-What If I consume a tablet with other antidiabetic medicines?

Taking this tablet with other antidiabetic medicines may lower your blood glucose. So, make sure you tell your diabetologist about other antidiabetic medicines you are taking. This will help the diabetologist reduce the dose of the medicines to prevent low blood sugar levels.