Qternmet XR

Generic name:dapagliflozin, saxagliptin, and metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Extended-Release Tablets
Approval date: May 2, 2019
Company: AstraZeneca

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Apr 27, 2022.

Treatment for: Diabetes Type 2

Medication Guide

Read this Medication Guide before you start treatment. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

Warnings

Serious side effects can happen to people taking Qternmet XR, including:

• Lactic Acidosis. Metformin, one of the medicines in Qternmet XR, can cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis (a build-up of an acid in the blood) that can cause death. Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency and must be treated in the hospital.
  Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, which could be signs of lactic acidosis:
  • you feel cold in your hands or feet
  • you feel dizzy or lightheaded
  • you have a slow or irregular heartbeat
  • you feel very weak or tired
  • you have unusual (not normal) muscle pain
  • you have trouble breathing
  • you feel unusual sleepiness or sleep longer than usual
  • you have stomach pains, nausea, or vomiting
  Most people who have had lactic acidosis with metformin have other things that, combined with the metformin use, led to the lactic acidosis. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following, because you have a higher chance for getting lactic acidosis with Qternmet XR if you:
  • have severe kidney problems or your kidneys are affected by certain x-ray tests that use injectable dye
  • have liver problems
  • drink alcohol very often, or drink a lot of alcohol in short-term "binge" drinking
  • get dehydrated (lose a large amount of body fluids). This can happen if you are sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Dehydration can also hap