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Compare Glyxambi vs. Januvia

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  • Glyxambi (empagliflozin / linagliptin)
    Januvia (sitagliptin)
  • Glyxambi (empagliflozin / linagliptin)
    Januvia (sitagliptin)

  • Summary of Glyxambi vs. Januvia

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor / DPP-4 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Glyxambi (empagliflozin / linagliptin) is used to manage blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It's a combination of 2 medications: empagliflozin (a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor) and linagliptin (a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor). It lowers blood sugar by getting rid of extra sugar through your urine and helping your body make more insulin. Glyxambi (empagliflozin / linagliptin) is taken by mouth once daily. Some common side effects include urinary tract infections and upper respiratory tract infections.

    Summary for DDP-4 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Januvia (sitagliptin) is a prescription medication that helps lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It works best when you also follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly. It belongs to the drug class called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, or gliptins. Januvia (sitagliptin) comes as a tablet you take by mouth once a day. Side effects include stuffy or runny nose and headache. Januvia (sitagliptin) is a brand-name medication only; the generic version isn't available yet.

  • Indications of Glyxambi vs. Januvia

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes in adults (when taken along with nutritious diet and regular exercise)
    •Lowers risk of death from heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Glyxambi vs. Januvia

    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor / DPP-4 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Combines two medications into one pill for convenience
    •Can lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    •Only taken once a day in the morning with or without food
    •Not likely to cause weight gain
    Cons
    •Not safe for use in people on dialysis
    •Not approved for people with Type 1 diabetes
    •Might cause you to urinate more often
    •Might cause urinary tract infections or genital yeast infections
    Pros and Const for DDP-4 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken once a day
    •Not likely to affect your body weight
    Cons
    •Not for people with Type 1 diabetes
    •Possible risk of severe joint pain

  • Common Side Effects of Glyxambi vs. Januvia

    Common Side Effects for
    •Urinary tract infection (11-13%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Runny or stuffy nose and other symptoms of the common cold (5%)

  • Warnings of Glyxambi vs. Januvia

    Common Side Effects for
    •Pancreas problems
    •Ketoacidosis (too much acid in the blood)
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to low blood pressure or dehydration, or kidney problems)
    •Low blood sugar with other diabetes medications
    •Genital and urinary tract infections
    •Serious allergic or skin reactions
    •Joint pain
    •Leg and foot amputations
    •Heart failure
    Common Side Effects for
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Risk of heart failure
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •Low blood sugar when taken with other diabetes medications
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Joint pain
    •Severe skin reactions

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