Ertugliflozin and sitagliptin
Generic name: ertugliflozin and sitagliptin [ ER-too-gli-FLOE-zin-and-SI-ta-glip-tin ]
Brand name: Steglujan
Dosage form: oral tablet (15 mg-100 mg; 5 mg-100 mg)
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations
What is ertugliflozin and sitagliptin?
Ertugliflozin and sitagliptin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ertugliflozin and sitagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Ertugliflozin and sitagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have severe kidney disease, if you are on dialysis, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
Stop taking ertugliflozin and sitagliptin and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of pancreatitis: severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, with or without nausea and vomiting.
In rare cases, this medicine 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 and sitagliptin if you are allergic to ertugliflozin o sitagliptin, or if you have:
severe kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
a bladder infection or urination problems;
problems with your pancreas, including surgery;
a diabetic foot ulcer or amputation;
heart problems, high or low blood pressure;
blood circulation problems, especially in your legs;
nerve damage in your legs;
high triglycerides (a type of fat in blood);
alcoholism; or
if you are on a low salt diet.
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