Qtern

Generic name:dapagliflozin and saxagliptin [ DAP-a-gli-FLOE-zin-and-SAX-a-GLIP-tin ]
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

What is Qtern?

Qtern contains a combination of dapagliflozin and saxagliptin. Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Dapagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Saxagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Qtern is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Qtern is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.

Qtern is not for treating type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Warnings

You should not use Qtern if you have severe kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.

Taking Qtern can make you dehydrated, which could cause you to feel weak or dizzy (especially when you stand up).

Stop taking Qtern and call your doctor at once if you have signs of a pancreatitis, such as severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, with or without vomiting,

Dapagliflozin can cause serious infections in the penis or vagina. Get medical help right away if you have burning, itching, odor, discharge, pain, tenderness, redness or swelli...