Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors

Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor

Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor

Biguanide

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

<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

linagliptin

empagliflozin

empagliflozin / linagliptin / metformin

metformin hydrochloride

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

Trijardy

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]

metformin

Psoriasis (PsO)

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Taltz

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Cosentyx

Siliq

Tremfya

Crohn's Disease (CD)

Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Stelara

Skyrizi

Ilumya

Migraine

Cluster Headache

Migraine Prevention

Emgality

Qulipta

Acute Migraine

Ubrelvy

Nurtec ODT

Vyepti

Aimovig

Ajovy

Breast Cancer: HR+ (HER2-)

Verzenio

Ibrance

Kisqali

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Cibinqo

Eucrisa

Asthma (injectable)

Asthma OCS Dependent

Nasal Polyposis

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Prurigo Nodularis

Dupixent

Opzelura

Adbry

NSCLC ALK+ OR ROS1+ Disease

Lorbrena

Alecensa

Alunbrig

NSCLC cMET Mutation

Xalkori

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Xeljanz

Uveitis

Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

Orencia

COVID-19 Treatment

Alopecia Areata

Olumiant

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Zeposia

Rinvoq

Entyvio

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.