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Compare Steglatro vs. Jardiance

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Key takeaways

Steglatro (ertugliflozin) and Jardiance (empagliflozin) are both medications in the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class used to treat Type 2 diabetes. They help lower blood sugar by preventing sugar from being reabsorbed into the body through the kidneys, causing it to be removed in the urine. While both medications are taken orally once a day, they have some differences. Steglatro is only approved for Type 2 diabetes, whereas Jardiance is also approved to reduce the risk of heart-related complications and worsening kidney problems in certain adults. Jardiance can be used in people as young as 10 years old, while Steglatro is for adults only. The typical starting dose for Steglatro is 5 mg, which can be increased to 15 mg, while Jardiance starts at 10 mg and can be increased to 25 mg. Both medications can cause urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and increased urination. Neither medication is currently available as a lower-cost generic.

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

  • Summary of Steglatro vs. Jardiance

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is an oral medication that helps lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the drug class called sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is a tablet you take once a day. But it works best when you also follow a balanced diet and regular exercise plan. Common side effects include yeast infections and urinary tract infections. Currently, Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is a brand-name medication only; there's no generic version yet.

    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 need to take once a day
    •Can take with or without meals
    Cons
    •Might raise the risk of yeast infections
    •Not recommended for people with Type 1 diabetes or those with severe kidney problems
    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
    •Yeast infections in females (9-12%)
    •Yeast infections in males (4%)
    •Urinary tract infections (4%)
    •Headache (3-4%)
    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
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to risk of low blood pressure or sudden kidney problems)
    •Serious genital infections and urinary tract infections
    •Leg and foot amputations
    •Low blood sugar when taken with certain diabetes medications
    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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