What is Glyxambi? Uses, warnings & side effects

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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Glyxambi

Glyxambi contraindications - Who shouldn't take Glyxambi?

• 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 & what to avoid when taking Glyxambi

• 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.