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What is the generic name?
EMPAGLIFLOZIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
What is the Trade Name for EMPAGLIFLOZIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE?
Synjardy XR
What are the Indications for EMPAGLIFLOZIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYNJARDY XR is a combination of empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride (HCl) indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus . Empagliflozin is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . SYNJARDY XR is a combination of empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor and metformin hydrochloride (HCl), a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Empagliflozin is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use : Not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. It may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in these patients. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use SYNJARDY XR is not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. It may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in these patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
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