Segluromet

Alternate Name: Segluromet

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Hypoglycemic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 7.5-1000 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine during the second and third part of your pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to. If you had problems ovulating or have irregular periods, this medicine may cause you to ovulate, which could lead to pregnancy if you are sexually active. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control while you are using this medicine. This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Low blood pressureDiabetic ketoacidosis (high ketones and acid in the blood), which can be life-threateningKidney problemsIncreased risk of genital yeast or urinary tract infectionsIncreased risk for lower leg or foot amputation (removal)Low blood sugar, when used with other diabetes medicineFournier's gangrene (skin or tissue damage of the area between the anus and genitals) Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. You may need to stop taking this medicine at least 4 days before a surgery. Tell your doctor if have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, blood vessel disease, nerve problems, adrenal or pituitary gland problem, vitamin B12 deficiency, or a history of pancreas problems, leg surgery or foot ulcers, or urinary tract or genital yeast infections. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet, if you drink alcohol, or if you are having a surgery or other procedures that require fasting. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may interact with the dye used for an x-ray or a CT scan. This medicine may cause some patients to become dehydrated. Drink plenty of water every day, during exercise, or in hot weather. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Food Warnings: Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Heavy alcohol use or binge drinking increases your risk for lactic acidosis., Some medicines can affect how ertugliflozin/metformin works. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using, including the following:Acetazolamide, cimetidine, dichlorphenamide, dolutegravir, isoniazid, lithium, nicotinic acid, phenytoin, ranolazine, vandetanib, zonisamideBirth control pills (including estrogen)Blood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Insulin or another diabetes medicineMedicine to treat mental illnessNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Phenothiazine medicineSteroid medicineThyroid medicine, Several other medicines may affect your blood sugar levels. Closely monitor your blood sugar levels when you start or stop another medicine while you are using ertugliflozin/metformin.