Generic name:ertugliflozin [ ER-too-gli-FLOE-zin ]
Drug class:SGLT-2 inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 18, 2022.
What is Steglatro?
Steglatro is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.
Steglatro is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Steglatro is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
You should not use Steglatro if you have severe kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.
Ertugliflozin may increase your risk of lower leg amputation, especially if you have had a prior amputation, a foot ulcer, heart disease, circulation problems, or nerve damage.
Steglatro can cause serious infections in the penis or vagina. Get medical help right away if you have burning, itching, odor, discharge, pain, tenderness, redness or swelling of the genital or rectal area, fever, or if you don't feel well.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Steglatro if you are allergic to ertugliflozin, or if you have:
severe kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
Steglatro may increase your risk of lower leg amputation, especially if you have had a prior amputation, a foot ulcer, heart disease, circulation problems, or nerve damage.
To make sure Steglatro is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
a diabetic foot ulcer or amputation;
circulation problems or nerve problems in your legs or feet;
liver or kidney disease;
bladder infections or other urination problems;
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