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Compare Steglatro vs. Jardiance

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  • Steglatro (ertugliflozin)
    Jardiance (empagliflozin)
  • Steglatro (ertugliflozin)
    Jardiance (empagliflozin)

  • Summary of Steglatro vs. Jardiance

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is used together with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It's convenient because it only needs to be taken once per day, but Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is only available as a brand medication so it can be expensive.

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a brand-name medication that's used along with a nutritious diet and routine exercise to improve blood sugar levels in people 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes. It can also lower the chance of serious complications, hospitalization, and death in certain adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Jardiance (empagliflozin) belongs to the drug class called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It's a tablet that's taken by mouth once a day. Side effects can include urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections, and weight loss.

  • Indications of Steglatro vs. Jardiance

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes
    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes (in addition to diet and exercise) in people age 10 years and older
    •Lowering the risk of death due to heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    •Lowering the risk of hospitalization and death due to heart problems in adults with heart failure
    •Lowering the risk of worsening kidney problems, hospitalization, and death due to heart problems in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD)

  • Pros and Cons of Steglatro vs. Jardiance

    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Only needs to be taken once a day
    •Can be taken with or without meals
    •Might cause weight loss instead of weight gain as seen in other diabetes medications
    Cons
    •Can be expensive because it's only available as a brand medication
    •Can't be taken for type 1 diabetes
    •Not for people with severe kidney problems
    •Not for people who drink a lot of alcohol
    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth once a day
    •Unlikely to cause weight gain
    •Can take with other diabetes medications
    Cons
    •Raises risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and genital yeast infections
    •Might make you urinate more
    •Not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

  • Common Side Effects of Steglatro vs. Jardiance

    Common Side Effects for
    •Female yeast infections (9-12%)
    •Male yeast infections (4%)
    •Urinary tract infections (4%)
    •Headache (3-4%)
    •Vaginal itching (2-3%)
    •Frequent urination (2-3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Urinary tract infection (UTI; 8-9%)
    •Vaginal yeast infection in females (5-6%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (3-4%)
    •High cholesterol or fat levels (3-4%)
    •Urinating more than usual (3%)

  • Warnings of Steglatro vs. Jardiance

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood pressure
    •Ketoacidosis (buildup of ketones in your body)
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •Serious genital or urinary tract infections
    •Leg and foot amputations
    •Low blood sugar
    Common Side Effects for
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to low blood pressure or dehydration)
    •Genital and urinary tract infections
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used with certain other diabetes medications
    •Leg and foot amputations
    •Allergic reactions

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