Ertugliflozin

Generic name: ertugliflozin [ ER-too-gli-FLOE-zin ]
Brand name: Steglatro
Dosage form: oral tablet (15 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:SGLT-2 inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 20, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ertugliflozin?

Ertugliflozin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.

Ertugliflozin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Ertugliflozin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Ertugliflozin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use ertugliflozin 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.

Ertugliflozin 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 ertugliflozin if you are allergic to it, or 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.

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;

• low blood pressure;

• diabetic ketoacidosis;

• problems with your pancreas, including surgery;

• if you drink alcohol often; or

• if you are on a low salt diet.

Follow your doctor's instructions about using ertugliflozin if you are pregnant. Blood sugar control is very important during pregnancy, and your dose needs may be different during each trimester.

You should not use ertugliflozin during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

You should not breast-feed while using ertugliflozin.

Ertugliflozin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take ertugliflozin?

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