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Qternmet XR

dapagliflozin / metformin / saxagliptin
Used for Diabetes Type 2

Qternmet XR is a combination diabetes medication containing dapagliflozin, metformin, and saxagliptin. The medication has been discontinued and is no longer available in the U.S.

Reviewed by:Last reviewed on November 11, 2021
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What is Qternmet XR?

Drug facts

Common BrandsQternmet XR
Drug ClassSGLT2 / DPP-4 Inhibitor / Biguanide
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityPrescription only
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Common questions about Qternmet XR

Qternmet XR is a combination medication made up of three medications that lower blood sugar. Dapagliflozin is a SGLT2 inhibitor that blocks a receptor on your kidneys and prevents the reaborption of sugar back into your body. Meformin is a biguanide that lowers the amount of sugar your body makes and absorbs from food, and improves your body's response to insulin. Saxagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that blocks an enzyme to raise the amount of insulin your body makes and raise levels of other helpful gut hormones.

No, there aren't any brand or generic versions of Qternmet XR currently available. However, the individual medications are still available as separate tablets, it's just not available as a combination.

It's not clear why Qternmet XR was discontinued by the manufacturer. It's possible that the medication wasn't popular enough given the cost.

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Typical dosage for Qternmet XR

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