Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor

Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

<section class="Section" data-sectioncode="34089-3"><a name="S11"></a><a name="section-10"></a><h1>11 DESCRIPTION</h1>STEGLUJAN (ertugliflozin and sitagliptin) tablet for oral use contains ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and sitagliptin phosphate, a DPP-4 inhibitor.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="steglujan-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.SitagliptinSitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is described chemically as 7-[(3R)-3-amino-1-oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyl]-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]pyrazine phosphate (1:1) monohydrate.The empirical formula is C16H15F6N5O∙H3PO4∙H2O and the molecular weight is 523.32. The structural formula is:<div class="Figure"><img alt="Chemical Structure" src="steglujan-02.jpg"/></div>Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is a white to off-white, crystalline, non-hygroscopic powder. It is soluble in water and N,N-dimethyl formamide; slightly soluble in methanol; very slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone, and acetonitrile; and insoluble in isopropanol and isopropyl acetate.STEGLUJAN is available for oral use as film-coated tablets containing:<ul class="Disc"><li>6.48 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 5 mg of ertugliflozin and 128.5 mg sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg sitagliptin (STEGLUJAN 5/100)</li><li>19.43 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 15 mg of ertugliflozin and 128.5 mg sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg sitagliptin (STEGLUJAN 15/100)</li></ul>Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, croscarmellose sodium, sodium stearyl fumarate, magnesium stearate, and propyl gallate.The film coating contains: hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, ferrosoferric oxide/black iron oxide, and carnauba wax.</section>

STEGLUJAN

Steglujan

ertugliflozin

ertugliflozin / sitagliptin

ertugliflozin 15 MG / sitagliptin 100 MG Oral Tablet

ertugliflozin 15 MG / sitagliptin 100 MG Oral Tablet [Steglujan]

ertugliflozin 5 MG / sitagliptin 100 MG Oral Tablet

ertugliflozin 5 MG / sitagliptin 100 MG Oral Tablet [Steglujan]

sitagliptin

Biguanide

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor

Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors

<section class="Section" data-sectioncode="34089-3"><a name="S11"></a><a name="section-10"></a><h1>11 DESCRIPTION</h1>TRIJARDY XR tablets for oral use contain: empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin HCl.<div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.1"></a>EmpagliflozinEmpagliflozin is an inhibitor of the SGLT2.The chemical name of empagliflozin is D-Glucitol,1,5-anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[[4-[[(3S)-tetrahydro-3-furanyl]oxy]phenyl]methyl]phenyl]-, (1S).The molecular formula is C23H27ClO7 and the molecular weight is 450.91. The structural formula is:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="trijardy-01.jpg"/>Empagliflozin is a white to yellowish, non-hygroscopic powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol and acetonitrile, soluble in 50% acetonitrile/water, and practically insoluble in toluene.</div><div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.2"></a>LinagliptinLinagliptin is an inhibitor of the DPP-4 enzyme.The chemical name of linagliptin is 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 8-[(3R)-3-amino-1-piperidinyl]-7-(2-butyn-1-yl)-3,7-dihydro-3-methyl-1-[(4-methyl-2-quinazolinyl)methyl]-The molecular formula is C25H28N8O2 and the molecular weight is 472.54. The structural formula is:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="trijardy-02.jpg"/>Linagliptin is a white to yellowish, not or only slightly hygroscopic solid substance. It is very slightly soluble in water. Linagliptin is soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in isopropanol, and very slightly soluble in acetone.</div><div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.3"></a>Metformin HClMetformin HCl (N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is a biguanide. 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 HCl 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. The structural formula is:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="trijardy-03.jpg"/></div><div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.4"></a>TRIJARDY XREach film-coated tablet of TRIJARDY XR consists of an extended-release metformin hydrochloride core tablet that is coated with the immediate-release drug substances: empagliflozin and linagliptin.TRIJARDY XR tablets for oral administration are available in four strengths containing:<ul class="Disc"><li>5 mg empagliflozin, 2.5 mg linagliptin, and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>10 mg empagliflozin, 5 mg linagliptin, and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>12.5 mg empagliflozin, 2.5 mg linagliptin, and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>25 mg empagliflozin, 5 mg linagliptin, and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li></ul>Each film-coated tablet of TRIJARDY XR contains the following inactive ingredients: Tablet Core: hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and polyethylene oxide. Film Coatings and Printing Ink: ammonium hydroxide, arginine, carnauba wax, ferric oxide yellow and ferric oxide red (10 mg/5 mg/1,000 mg), ferrosoferric oxide and ferric oxide red (12.5 mg/2.5 mg/1,000 mg), ferrosoferric oxide and ferric oxide yellow (5 mg/2.5 mg/1,000 mg and 25 mg/5 mg/1,000 mg), hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac glaze, talc, and titanium dioxide.</div></section>

Trijardy XR

24 HR empagliflozin 10 MG / linagliptin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

24 HR empagliflozin 10 MG / linagliptin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Trijardy]

24 HR empagliflozin 12.5 MG / linagliptin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

24 HR empagliflozin 12.5 MG / linagliptin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Trijardy]

24 HR empagliflozin 25 MG / linagliptin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

24 HR empagliflozin 25 MG / linagliptin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Trijardy]

24 HR empagliflozin 5 MG / linagliptin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

24 HR empagliflozin 5 MG / linagliptin 2.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Trijardy]

Trijardy

empagliflozin

empagliflozin / linagliptin / metformin

linagliptin

metformin

metformin hydrochloride

Steglujan is a medication that combines ertugliflozin and sitagliptin. These two components work together to manage blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin helps the kidneys remove glucose from the bloodstream, while sitagliptin regulates insulin production in response to meals.

Steglujan is prescribed alongside diet and exercise to enhance blood sugar control in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is important to note that Steglujan is not intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

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Trijardy XR tablets combine empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin, which are all oral medications for managing blood sugar levels.

This prescription medication, Trijardy XR, is employed in conjunction with dietary and exercise measures to enhance blood sugar regulation in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, it is utilized to reduce the risk of mortality resulting from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults who have both type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

It's important to note that Trijardy XR is not intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Steglujan®(ertugliflozin / sitagliptin)	Trijardy XR®(metformin hydrochloride)

Prescription Only Steglujan is a medication that combines ertugliflozin and sitagliptin. These two components work together to manage blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin helps the kidneys remove...	Prescription Only Trijardy XR tablets combine empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin, which are all oral medications for managing blood sugar levels. This prescription medication, Trijardy XR,...
Dosage & Administration
Administration
Oral . Learn more.	Oral . Learn more.
Dosing
Recommended starting dose is 5 mg ertugliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin once daily, taken in the morning, with or without food. Increase dose to 15 mg ertugliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin once daily in those tolerating STEGLUJAN for additional glycemic control. . Learn more.	The maximum recommended dose of TRIJARDY XR is 25 mg empagliflozin, 5 mg linagliptin and 2000 mg metformin HCl. Take once daily with a meal in the morning. Swallow whole; do not split, crush, dissolve, or chew.. Learn more.
Latin Shorthand
5 mg ertugliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin qd in AM, with or without food. Increase to 15 mg ertugliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin qd for those tolerating STEGLUJAN and needing additional glycemic control.. Learn more.	Max dose TRIJARDY XR: 25 mg empagliflozin, 5 mg linagliptin, 2000 mg metformin HCl. Take 1x daily with AM meal. Swallow whole; no splitting, crushing, dissolving, or chewing.. Learn more.
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Out-Of-Pocket Costs With Copay Card
$0. Learn more.	$10. Learn more.
Annual Cap
$583 per fill . Learn more.	$175 per month. Learn more.
Assistance Expiration
12 uses. Learn more.	12/31/23. Learn more.
Generics
No lower-cost generic available	No lower-cost generic available
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Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions associated with ertugliflozin (incidence ≥5%): female genital mycotic infections. Most common adverse reactions associated with sitagliptin (incidence ≥5%): upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis and headache. In the add-on to sulfonylurea and add-on to insulin studies, hypoglycemia was also more commonly reported in patients treated with sitagliptin compared to placebo.. Learn more.	Most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence) were upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and gastroenteritis. . Learn more.
Mechanism of Actions (MoA)
SGLT2 Inhibitors. Learn more.	SGLT2 Inhibitors. Learn more.
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