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BRAND NAMES:
Steglatro
Generic Names:
Steglatro
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antidiabetic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Steglatro come in
Tablet
What are common Steglatro doses?
Bottle 30 tablets
Bottle 90 tablets
Tablet 5mg
Tablet 15mg
Common Steglatro prescriptions
Steglatro
30 tablets bottleSteglatro
90 tablets bottleSteglatro
15mg tabletSteglatro
5mg tablet
How to take Steglatro
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.
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.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration.
Steglatro contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ertugliflozin.
Steglatro warnings
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, low blood pressure, blood vessel problems, nerve problems, or a history of leg surgery, or foot ulcers or urinary or genital yeast infections. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
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.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureKetoacidosis (high ketones and acid in the blood)Kidney problemsIncreased risk of genital yeast or urinary tract infectionsIncreased risk for lower leg or toe amputation (removal)Low blood sugar, when used with other diabetes medicineFournier's gangrene (skin or tissue damage of the area between the anus and genitals)High cholesterol level
Steglatro interactions
Some foods and medicines can affect how ertugliflozin/sitagliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are using a diuretic (water pill), insulin, or other diabetes medicine (including glipizide, glyburide).
Steglatro side effects
Serious Side Effects
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
Change in how much or how often you urinate, bloody urine, difficult or painful urination, lower back or side pain, chills
Pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling of the area between the anus and genitals, fever, unusual tiredness or weakness
Pain, tenderness, sores or ulcers, or infections on the leg or foot
Fast breathing, nausea, vomiting, severe weakness
Less Serious Side Effects
White or yellow vaginal or penile discharge, vaginal or penile itching or odor