Trijardy Xr

Alternate Name: Trijardy XR

Dosage Form: Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Hypoglycemic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 12.5-2.5-1000 MG

Warnings: This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Heart failureLow blood pressureKetoacidosis (high ketones and acid in the blood), which can be life-threateningKidney problemsIncreased risk of genital yeast or urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis, urosepsis)Low blood sugar, when used with other diabetes medicinesIncreased risk for leg, toe, or midfoot amputationFournier's gangrene (skin or tissue damage of the area between the anus and genitals)Serious skin reactions Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. 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. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, vitamin B12 deficiency, or a history of pancreas problems, genital yeast or urinary tract infections, leg problems (including amputation, blood vessel disease), or foot infection, sores, or ulcers. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet, if you drink alcohol, or if you are having surgery or other procedures that require fasting. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine. This medicine may cause some patients to become dehydrated. Drink plenty of water every day, during exercise, or in hot weather. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. 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 at least 3 days before surgery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. It is not safe to take this medicine during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. If you have problems ovulating or have irregular periods, this medicine may cause you to ovulate, which could lead to pregnancy if you are sexually active.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using, including the followingAcetazolamide, cimetidine, dichlorphenamide, dolutegravir, isoniazid, lithium, nicotinic acid, phenytoin, ranolazine, rifampin, vandetanib, zonisamideBirth control pills (including estrogen)Blood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Insulin or other oral diabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Phenothiazine medicineSteroid medicineThyroid medicine, Limit how much alcohol you drink.