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.
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Saxagliptin
Saxagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes.
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.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
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.