TRADJENTA™ (linagliptin) tablet
(description)
| Initial U.S. Approval: 2011 DESCRIPTION TRADJENTA (linagliptin) tablets contain, as the active ingredient, an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Linagliptin is a white to yellowish, not or only slightly hygroscopic solid substance. It is very slightly soluble in water (0.9 mg/mL). Linagliptin is soluble in methanol (ca. 60 mg/mL), sparingly soluble in ethanol (ca. 10 mg/mL), very slightly soluble in isopropanol (<1 mg/mL), and very slightly soluble in acetone (ca. 1 mg/mL). Each film-coated tablet of TRADJENTA contains 5 mg of linagliptin free base and the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, pregelatinized starch, corn starch, copovidone, and magnesium stearate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, polyethylene glycol, and red ferric oxide. |
Clinical pharmacology
| CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action Linagliptin is an inhibitor of DPP-4, an enzyme that degrades the incretin hormones glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). Thus, linagliptin increases the concentrations of active incretin hormones, stimulating the release of insulin in a glucose-dependent manner and decreasing the levels of glucagon in the circulation. Both incretin hormones are involved in the physiological regulation of glucose homeostasis. Incretin hormones are secreted at a low basal level throughout the day and levels rise immediately after meal intake. GLP-1 and GIP increase insulin biosynthesis and secretion from pancreatic beta-cells in the presence of normal and elevated blood glucose levels. Furthermore, GLP-1 also reduces glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha-cells, resulting in a reduction in hepatic glucose output. |
Indications and usage
| 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
Important limitations of use: |
Contraindications
| History of hypersensitivity reaction to linagliptin, such as urticaria, angioedema, or bronchial hyperreactivity |
Precautions
| WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS When used with an insulin secretagogue (e.g., sulfonylurea), consider lowering the dose of the insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. There have been no clinical studies establishing conclusive evidence of macrovascular risk reduction with TRADJENTA or any other antidiabetic drug. DRUG INTERACTIONS USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Nursing mothers: Caution should be exercised when TRADJENTA is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric patients: Safety and effectiveness of TRADJENTA in patients below the age of 18 have not been established. Renal or hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment recommended |
Adverse reactions
| Adverse reactions reported in ≥5% of patients treated with TRADJENTA and more commonly than in patients treated with placebo included nasopharyngitis.
Hypoglycemia was more commonly reported in patients treated with the combination of TRADJENTA and sulfonylurea compared with those treated with the combination of placebo and sulfonylurea. Pancreatitis was reported more often in patients randomized to linagliptin (1 per 538 person years versus zero in 433 person years for comparator) . To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-542-6257 or 1-800-459-9906 TTY, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch |
Dosage and administration
| Recommended Dosing The recommended dose of TRADJENTA is 5 mg once daily. TRADJENTA tablets can be taken with or without food. Concomitant Use with an Insulin Secretagogue (e.g., Sulfonylurea) |
How supplied
| TRADJENTA tablets are available as light red, round, biconvex, bevel-edged, film-coated tablets containing 5 mg of linagliptin. TRADJENTA tablets are debossed with “D5” on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim logo on the other side.
They are supplied as follows: Storage |
Reference
| Package Insert data: Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA Marketed by: Licensed from: Copyright 2011 Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH |
Reference(s)
National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed Database.
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