Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor

Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

<section class="Section" data-sectioncode="34089-3"><a name="ID_fd36fb00-7c31-4b1a-ad48-5d227ed82c01"></a><a name="section-10"></a><h1>11 DESCRIPTION</h1>Dapagliflozin, an inhibitor of SGLT2, is described chemically as D-glucitol, 1,5-anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl]-, (1S)-, compounded with (2S)-1,2-propanediol, hydrate (1:1:1). The empirical formula is C21H25ClO6•C3H8O2•H2O and the molecular weight is 502.98. The structural formula is:<div class="Figure"><a name="id6857421"></a><img alt="Dapagliflozin Chemical Structure" src="dapagliflozin_struct.jpg"/></div>FARXIGA is available as a film-coated tablet for oral administration containing the equivalent of 5 mg dapagliflozin as dapagliflozin propanediol or the equivalent of 10 mg dapagliflozin as dapagliflozin propanediol, and the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide.</section>

FARXIGA

Farxiga

dapagliflozin

dapagliflozin 10 MG Oral Tablet

dapagliflozin 10 MG Oral Tablet [Farxiga]

dapagliflozin 5 MG Oral Tablet

dapagliflozin 5 MG Oral Tablet [Farxiga]

Biguanide

<section class="Section" data-sectioncode="34089-3"><a name="S11"></a><a name="section-10"></a><h1>11 DESCRIPTION</h1>SEGLUROMET (ertugliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) tablet for oral use contains ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and metformin HCl, a member of the biguanide class.<div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.1"></a>ErtugliflozinThe chemical name of ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is (1S,2S,3S,4R,5S)-5-(4-chloro-3-(4-ethoxybenzyl)phenyl)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol, compound with (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C27H32ClNO10 and the molecular weight is 566.00.The chemical structure is:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="segluromet-01.jpg"/>Ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in ethyl alcohol and acetone, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and acetonitrile and very slightly soluble in water.</div><div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.2"></a>Metformin HClMetformin hydrochloride (N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is not chemically or pharmacologically related to any other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. The structural formula is as shown:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="segluromet-02.jpg"/>Metformin HCl is a white to off-white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C4H11N5∙HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Metformin hydrochloride is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether and chloroform. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68.SEGLUROMET is available as film-coated tablets containing:<ul class="Disc"><li>3.24 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 2.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 500 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 2.5/500)</li><li>3.24 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 2.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 2.5/1000)</li><li>9.71 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 7.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 500 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 7.5/500)</li><li>9.71 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 7.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 7.5/1000)</li></ul>Inactive ingredients are povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, and magnesium stearate.The film coating contains: hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, and carnauba wax.</div></section>

SEGLUROMET

Segluromet

ertugliflozin

ertugliflozin / metformin

ertugliflozin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet

ertugliflozin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Segluromet]

ertugliflozin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet

ertugliflozin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Segluromet]

ertugliflozin 7.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet

ertugliflozin 7.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Segluromet]

ertugliflozin 7.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet

ertugliflozin 7.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Segluromet]

metformin

metformin hydrochloride

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral medication prescribed for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease to enhance their health outcomes. Here's how Farxiga is utilized:

Farxiga is employed in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, complementing dietary and exercise measures to regulate blood sugar levels.

It helps lower the likelihood of hospitalization due to heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who have either cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors.

Farxiga reduces the risk of cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, and urgent heart failure visits in adults already dealing with heart failure.

It also diminishes the risk of further deterioration in kidney function, progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), cardiovascular-related deaths, and hospitalization due to heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease who are at risk. 

Farxiga operates by inhibiting the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) found in the kidneys' proximal renal tubules. This inhibition prevents the reabsorption of glucose, causing it to be excreted in the urine. Additionally, Farxiga reduces sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, affecting various physiological functions. These include reducing the heart's preload and afterload, regulating sympathetic activity, and decreasing renal pressure.

Farxiga received FDA approval on January 8, 2014, and belongs to the class of medications known as selective sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors.

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Segluromet is a medication that combines ertugliflozin and metformin to regulate blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin aids the kidneys in removing glucose from the bloodstream, while metformin reduces the amount of sugar released by the liver into the blood.

This medication is prescribed alongside diet and exercise to enhance blood sugar management in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It's important to note that Segluromet is not intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Farxiga®(dapagliflozin)	Segluromet®(metformin hydrochloride)

Prescription Only Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral medication prescribed for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease to enhance their health outcomes. Here's how Farxiga is...	Prescription Only Segluromet is a medication that combines ertugliflozin and metformin to regulate blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin aids the kidneys in removing glucose from the bloodstream, while...
Dosage & Administration
Administration
Oral . Learn more.	Oral . Learn more.
Dosing
Recommended starting dose is 5 mg orally once daily. Dose can be increased to 10 mg orally once daily for additional glycemic control. . Learn more.	Maximum recommended dose is 7.5 mg ertugliflozin/1,000 mg metformin twice daily. Take twice daily with meals, with gradual dose escalation. Do not use in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 30 mL/minute/1.73 m2 . . Learn more.
Latin Shorthand
Starting Dose: 5mg PO qd. Can be increased to 10mg PO qd for additional glycemic control.. Learn more.	Max dose: 7.5 mg ertugliflozin / 1000 mg metformin BID. Take with meals, gradual dose increase. Avoid if eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m².. Learn more.
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$175 per month. Learn more.	$583 per fill . Learn more.
Assistance Expiration
Learn more.	12 uses. Learn more.
Generics
No lower-cost generic available	No lower-cost generic available
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Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence) were female genital mycotic infections, nasopharyngitis, and urinary tract infections. . Learn more.	Most common adverse reactions associated with ertugliflozin (incidence ≥5%) were female genital mycotic infections. Most common adverse reactions associated with metformin (incidence ≥5%) were diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, indigestion, asthenia, and headache. . Learn more.
Mechanism of Actions (MoA)
SGLT2 Inhibitors. Learn more.	SGLT2 Inhibitors. Learn more.
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