Empagliflozin and linagliptin and Glyset

• Generic Name: empagliflozin / linagliptin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Glyxambi

Empagliflozin and linagliptin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Empagliflozin and linagliptin is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.

empagliflozin and linagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Empagliflozin and linagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: miglitol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Glyset

Glyset delays the digestion of carbohydrates (forms of sugar) in your body. This decreases the amount of sugar that passes into your blood after a meal and prevents periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

Glyset is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Glyset may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.