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Saxagliptin

Saxagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes.

Kombiglyze XR

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

5/500 · 5/1000mg

Kombiglyze XR pairs saxagliptin with metformin in a prolonged-release tablet for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a DPP-4 inhibitor alongside a biguanide.

From$4.84/ tabletView

Key points

  • It is not insulin and does not treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Heart failure, pancreatitis and severe joint or skin reactions are important risks.
  • Severe abdominal pain, breathlessness or blistering needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Heart failure, kidney function, pancreatitis history and other glucose-lowering medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe abdominal pain with vomiting, new severe breathlessness or swelling, facial swelling or widespread blistering.

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