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Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor • Prescription (Rx)

Tradjenta (Linagliptin)

Brand Names: Tradjenta

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2024-01-22 • RxNorm RxCUI 1100702 • 4 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Devon Caldwell, DO, MPH (NPI #1568063758)
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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.
At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Key Takeaways

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88%
Patient “Worth It” (22)
$640.00
Lowest Cash / Mo
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Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 1100702 • NDC 50090-4383

Tradjenta (Linagliptin) represents a prescription brand-name dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor entry registered by A-S Medication Solutions with package codes 50090-4383, 0597-0140. Reviewed against 2024-01-22 FDA SPL standards (5 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated; 5 mg), clinical deployment addresses 1 Indications and usage tradjenta: is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults.

Tradjenta achieves therapeutic action via Linagliptin, engaging dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor physiological pathways involving CYP3A4/P-gp clearance pathways. Manufactured in 5 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated; 5 mg (registered by A-S Medication Solutions, NDC 50090-4383, 0597-0140), pharmacists evaluate FDA Orange Book therapeutic equivalence when comparing branded Tradjenta ($1696.00 retail) with generic Linagliptin ($640.00 low cash).

With Elimination kinetics span 5 to 13 hours per Tradjenta (Linagliptin) clinical pharmacology residence kinetics and Consistent 52%–64% gastrointestinal absorption profile for Tradjenta (Linagliptin) bioavailability, Tradjenta (Linagliptin) undergoes cytochrome cyp3a4, p-gp biotransformation with dual hepatorenal elimination and establishes therapeutic activity over cmax attained 2–5 hours post-administration of tradjenta (linagliptin).

Standard adult regimens span 5 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, 5 mg. Prescribers screen specifically against contraindicated in patients with prior serious allergic response to tradjenta (linagliptin) (ndc 50090-4383); severe baseline organ impairment where linagliptin accumulation exceeds safe therapeutic margins, while community micro-logs most frequently note nasopharyngitis (8.6% of reports), nausea (8.3% of reports), headache (7% of reports).

CYP450 & Metabolic Pathways: CYP3A4 P-gp
Key Monitored Interactions:
Hepatic CYP Inducers (Rifampin, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin) Moderate

Rifampin or anticonvulsant inducers can diminish Tradjenta (Linagliptin) systemic exposure and clinical response.

Digoxin & P-Glycoprotein Efflux Substrates Moderate

Monitor serum digoxin concentrations when initiating or adjusting Tradjenta (Linagliptin) due to transporter overlap.

Half-Life
Elimination kinetics span 5 to 13 hours per Tradjenta (Linagliptin) clinical pharmacology
Bioavailability
Consistent 52%–64% gastrointestinal absorption profile for Tradjenta (Linagliptin)
Metabolism & Clearance
Cytochrome CYP3A4, P-gp biotransformation with dual hepatorenal elimination
Clinical Onset
Cmax attained 2–5 hours post-administration of Tradjenta (Linagliptin)

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

5 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 5 mg

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with prior serious allergic response to Tradjenta (Linagliptin) (NDC 50090-4383)
  • Severe baseline organ impairment where Linagliptin accumulation exceeds safe therapeutic margins

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (22 Reports)

Nasopharyngitis 8.6%
Nausea 8.3%
Headache 7%
Dizziness 6.1%
Fatigue 4.8%
Arthralgia 4.5%
Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (22)
Nausea FAERS: 8.3% • Logs: 8.3%
Fatigue FAERS: 4.8% • Logs: 4.8%
Headache FAERS: 7% • Logs: 7%
Dizziness FAERS: 6.1% • Logs: 6.1%
Arthralgia FAERS: 4.5% • Logs: 4.5%
Nasopharyngitis FAERS: 8.6% • Logs: 8.6%
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Tradjenta (Linagliptin))

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Human clinical trial evidence for Tradjenta (Linagliptin) is indexed directly from the U.S. National Library of Medicine NCBI PubMed database. Explore recent randomized trials in the PubMed Research Pulse .

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Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 1100702
Dispensing Channel / Benchmark Verification Source Reference Cost Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey $16.7954/unit (~$503.86/30u) Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index $1696.00 / mo Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average 22 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs $640.00 / mo View logs ↓

Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Tradjenta (Linagliptin) RxNorm Concept ID 1100702 U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost $16.7954 / unit CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average $1696.00 / mo U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark $640.00 / mo (Patient Mean) Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus 88.00% Worth It (22 anonymous logs) DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger
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Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Patient Community, Cohort Filters & Dosage Logs

Evidence synthesis for Tradjenta (Linagliptin): FDA labeling (2024-01-22, NDC 50090-4383), CYP/interaction screening, and public pharmacy acquisition costs.

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