Biguanide

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor

Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 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>SYNJARDY and SYNJARDY XR tablets for oral use contain: empagliflozin 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).Its molecular formula is C23H27ClO7 and the molecular weight is 450.91. The structural formula is:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="synjardy-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>Metformin HClMetformin HCl (N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide HCl) 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 HCl is 6.68. The structural formula is:<img alt="Chemical Structure" src="synjardy-02.jpg"/></div><div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.3"></a>SYNJARDYSYNJARDY tablets for oral administration are available in four dosage strengths containing:<ul class="Disc"><li>5 mg empagliflozin and 500 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 389.93 mg of metformin)</li><li>5 mg empagliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>12.5 mg empagliflozin and 500 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 389.93 mg of metformin)</li><li>12.5 mg empagliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li></ul>Each film-coated tablet of SYNJARDY contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, corn starch, and magnesium stearate. Film-coating: black ferrosoferric oxide and ferric oxide red (12.5 mg/500 mg, 12.5 mg/1,000 mg) or ferric oxide yellow (5 mg/500 mg, 5 mg/1,000 mg), hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400, talc and titanium dioxide.</div><div class="Section" data-sectioncode="42229-5"><a name="section-10.4"></a>SYNJARDY XREach film-coated tablet of SYNJARDY XR consists of an extended-release metformin HCl core tablet that is coated with the immediate-release drug substance empagliflozin.SYNJARDY XR tablets for oral administration are available in four dosage strengths containing:<ul class="Disc"><li>5 mg empagliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>10 mg empagliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>12.5 mg empagliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li><li>25 mg empagliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (equivalent to 779.86 mg of metformin)</li></ul>Each film-coated tablet of SYNJARDY XR contains the following inactive ingredients: Tablet Core: hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and polyethylene oxide. Film-coatings and Printing Ink: carnauba wax, FD&amp;C blue#2/indigo carmine aluminum lake (12.5 mg/1,000 mg, 25 mg/1,000 mg), ferric oxide red (10 mg/1,000 mg), ferric oxide yellow (5 mg/1,000 mg, 10 mg/1,000 mg, 25 mg/1,000 mg), ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, talc, and titanium dioxide.</div></section>

Synjardy

empagliflozin

empagliflozin / metformin

empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet

empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]

empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet

empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]

empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet

empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]

empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet

empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]

metformin

metformin hydrochloride

Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor

Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 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 / linagliptin / metformin

linagliptin

Synjardy is a medication that combines empagliflozin and metformin, both of which are oral drugs designed to regulate blood sugar levels. Empagliflozin functions by assisting the kidneys in removing glucose from the bloodstream, while metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and reduces glucose absorption in the intestines.

This medication is prescribed in conjunction with dietary and exercise measures to enhance blood sugar management in individuals aged 10 years and older diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, Synjardy is utilized to reduce the risk of mortality from heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure in adults who have both type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Please note that Synjardy 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.

Synjardy®(metformin hydrochloride)	Trijardy XR®(metformin hydrochloride)

Prescription Only Synjardy is a medication that combines empagliflozin and metformin, both of which are oral drugs designed to regulate blood sugar levels. Empagliflozin functions by assisting the...	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
Take orally twice daily with meals, with gradual dosage escalation to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects due to metformin.. 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
Take PO BID with meals, titrate dose gradually to mitigate metformin GI SE.. 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
$10. Learn more.	$10. Learn more.
Annual Cap
$175 per month . Learn more.	$175 per month. Learn more.
Assistance Expiration
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 empagliflozin (5% or greater incidence) were urinary tract infection and female genital mycotic infections. Most common adverse reactions associated with metformin (>5%) are diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, indigestion, asthenia, and headache.. 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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