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What is the generic name?
LINAGLIPTIN
What is the Trade Name for LINAGLIPTIN?
Tradjenta
What are the Indications for LINAGLIPTIN?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRADJENTA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. TRADJENTA is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis ( 1 ) Has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis ( 1 ) Limitations of Use TRADJENTA should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. TRADJENTA has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. It is unknown whether patients with a history of pancreatitis are at an increased risk for the development of pancreatitis while using TRADJENTA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].
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