Empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin
Generic name: empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin [ EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin, LIN-a-GLIP-tin, and-met-FOR-min ]
Brand name: Trijardy XR
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg-5 mg-1000 mg; 12.5 mg-2.5 mg-1000 mg; 25 mg-5 mg-1000 mg; 5 mg-2.5 mg-1000 mg)
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations
What is empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin (Trijardy XR)?
Empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin (Trijardy XR) is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Trijardy XR is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.
Trijardy XR is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Stop taking empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin and call your doctor at once if you have signs of a serious side effect, such as severe stomach pain (may spread to your back), vomiting, tiredness, or trouble breathing.
Tell your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you eat or drink less than usual.
Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms of lactic acidosis such as unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, irregular heartbeats, or if you feel very weak.
This medicine can cause serious infections around 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 this medicine if you are allergic to empagliflozin, linagliptin, or metformin, or if you have:
severe kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
a history of severe allergic or skin reaction after taking linagliptin; or
metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
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