What is the brand name for linagliptin?

Linagliptin is thegeneric name for Tradjenta, a medication used to treattype 2 diabetes mellitus.

Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor).

Works byincreasing incretin levels, which boost insulin secretion and reduce glucagon levels.

Used tolower blood glucose levelsin patients with type 2 diabetes.

(A) Forteo❌Incorrect – Forteo (teriparatide) is for osteoporosis.

(B) Januvia❌Incorrect – Januvia (sitagliptin) is another DPP-4 inhibitor but not the same as Tradjenta.

(C) Tradjenta✅Correct – The brand name for linagliptin.

(D) Xarelto❌Incorrect – Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant.

Tradjenta Prescribing Information (FDA):https://www.tradjenta.com

American Diabetes Association (ADA) – Pharmacologic Approaches to Diabetes Management:https://diabetesjournals.org

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