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Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets

Manufactured byBOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INDIA PVT LTD
ContainsEmpagliflozin (10 mg) + Linagliptin (5 mg)
Description
Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is a combination of Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. It is an anti-diabetic medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (a condition in which your blood sugar levels are abnormally high because your body is unable to use the insulin it makes properly to move sugar from the blood into the cells). This medicine helps in controlling blood sugar levels and preventing complications of diabetes such as blindness, kidney damage, stroke (reduced blood supply to your brain), and heart attack (interruption of blood supply to your heart). Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets shows side effects such as nausea, headache, difficult or painful urination, sore throat, muscle pain, stomach pain, etc. This medicine can occasionally cause low blood sugar levels, causing symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, shivering, feeling hunger, tiredness, etc. To avoid these side effects, eat your meals on time and carry a sugar source (sweets or fruit juice) for immediate relief. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it can also lower your blood sugar levels. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. For ease of remembering, take this tablet around the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine unless advised by your doctor, even if your sugar levels are normal. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended if you are allergic to it or if you have type I diabetes (a condition where your body is unable to produce a hormone called insulin), diabetic ketoacidosis (high amounts of acids such as ketones in your blood), or severe kidney conditions. It should be used with caution if you have liver problems, hypotension (low blood pressure), or heart conditions. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets

  • Bladder pain
  • Bloody or cloudy urine
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Lower back pain
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Inflammation of pancreas
  • Blurred vision
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Itching and skin rash

Uses of Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets

What is it prescribed for?

  • Type II Diabetes Mellitus
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets due to the increased risk of alteration in blood sugar levels.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    There is no sufficient information available to know whether Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets passes into breast milk. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you experience any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Type 1 Diabetes mellitus

Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. The symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Severe kidney disease

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended if you have severe kidney conditions and are undergoing dialysis (a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid by filtering your blood when your kidneys stop functioning properly). This medicine may further worsen your condition.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of acids called ketones in the blood. The symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, nausea, abdominal pain, weakness, and confusion. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended if you have diabetic ketoacidosis due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

There is no sufficient information available to know whether Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets passes into breast milk. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when your body doesn't have enough water as it needs. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be used with caution as it may cause dehydration. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms like dizziness, faintness, light-headedness, feeling thirsty, dry mouth, tiredness, etc.

Urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be used with caution if you have serious urinary tract infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as a burning feeling when passing urine, a need to urinate often or right away, pain in the lower part of your stomach or pelvis, blood in the urine, etc.

Heart conditions

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing heart condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Severe liver disease

If you have any pre-existing liver problem, Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be used with caution as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Your doctor may recommend tests for close monitoring of liver function.

Hypoglycaemia

Hypoglycaemia is a condition with decreased blood sugar levels. If you are prone to having low blood sugar level episodes, Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be taken with caution. Inform your doctor about this condition. Also, monitor your blood sugar level regularly to keep a check on your blood sugar levels.

Bullous pemphigoid

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets can cause bullous pemphigoid (an allergic reaction of the skin that usually starts with an itchy, raised rash). Report any unusual symptoms such as skin blisters or skin rashes to the doctor immediately.

Use in children

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Driving vehicles or operating machines

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets may cause blurred vision or dizziness. Avoid performing activities that require mental alertness, such as driving vehicles or operating machines, if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets due to the increased risk of alteration in blood sugar levels.
Interaction with Medicine

Aripiprazole

Clozapine

Dexamethasone

Gatifloxacin

Bexarotene

Disease interactions

Hypotension

Hypotension is a decrease in blood pressure. Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be used with caution if you have hypotension as it may worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is swelling of the pancreas (a gland that produces chemical substances which help in digestion and regulation of blood sugar). Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets may cause pancreatitis. Hence it should be used with caution if you have a history of this condition. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, tenderness while touching the abdomen, etc.

Kidney Disease

Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets should be used with caution if you have a kidney condition as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets as prescribed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with an adequate amount of water. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Your doctor may change the dose over time based on therapeutic response and clinical condition. Do not discontinue the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if your sugar level is normal. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels during treatment with this medicine. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract the unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Glyxambi 10 mg/5 mg Tablets contains Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Empagliflozin works by removing excess sugar from the blood through the urine. Linagliptin works by increasing the release of insulin (a chemical substance that helps regulate blood sugar levels) from the pancreas (an organ located in the abdomen). It also increases the activity of certain hormones which helps control blood sugar levels.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Antidiabetic combinations, SGLT-2 inhibitors, Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

Ema.europa.eu. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 25 July 2022].

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/glyxambi-epar-product-information_en.pdf

Glyxambi.com. 2021. Type 2 Diabetes Medication | Glyxambi (empagliflozin/linagliptin) tablets. [online] Available at: [Accessed 7 December 2021].

https://www.glyxambi.com/

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - GLYXAMBI- empagliflozin and linagliptin tablet, film coated. [online] Available at: [Accessed 7 December 2021].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ddbab689-f76c-488c-9613-4168d41dd730
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