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BRAND NAMES:
Glyxambi
Generic Names:
Glyxambi
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes and lowers the risk of death in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart or blood vessel disease.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Glyxambi come in
Tablet
What are common Glyxambi doses?
Tablet 25-5MG
Tablet 10-5MG
Common Glyxambi prescriptions
Glyxambi
7 tablets bottleGlyxambi
10-5mg tabletGlyxambi
25-5mg tablet
How to take Glyxambi
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Glyxambi contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to empagliflozin or linagliptin, or if you have severe kidney problems.
Glyxambi warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine during the second and third part of your pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, high cholesterol, or a history of pancreas problems, heart failure, or urinary tract or genital yeast infections. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol, if you are on a low-salt diet, or if you are having a surgery or other procedures.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Heart failureLow blood pressureKetoacidosis (high ketones and acid in the blood)Kidney problemsLow blood sugar, when used with other diabetes medicinesIncreased risk of genital yeast or urinary tract infectionsFournier's gangrene (skin or tissue damage of the area between the anus and genitals)Serious skin reactions
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Glyxambi interactions
Some medicines can affect how empagliflozin/linagliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:RifampinBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Insulin or other diabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine may affect the results of urine glucose tests.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Glyxambi side effects
Serious Side Effects
Pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling of the area between the anus and genitals, fever, unusual tiredness or weakness
Severe joint pain
Increased hunger, headache, confusion, shaking, trembling, sweating
Large, hard skin blisters
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate, bloody urine, painful or difficult urination, lower back or side pain, chills
Sudden or severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
Fast or troubled breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Less Serious Side Effects
Redness, itching, pain, or swelling of the penis, bad-smelling discharge from the penis
Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat
White or yellowish vaginal discharge, vaginal itching or odor