Generic name:ertugliflozin and metformin [ ER-too-gli-FLOE-zin-and-met-FOR-min ]
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations
What is Segluromet?
Segluromet contains a combination of ertugliflozin and metformin which help control blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Metformin works by helping your liver release lower amounts of sugar into your blood.
Segluromet is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Segluromet is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
You should not use Segluromet if you have severe kidney disease, if you are on dialysis, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
Ertugliflozin may increase your risk of lower leg amputation, especially if you have had a prior amputation, a foot ulcer, heart disease, circulation problems, or nerve damage.
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking Segluromet.
Ertugliflozin 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 swelling of the genital or rectal area, fever, or if you don't feel well.
You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: unusual muscle pain, numb or cold feeling in your a...
