Ertugliflozin and metformin and Soliqua

• Generic Name: ertugliflozin / metformin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Segluromet

Ertugliflozin and metformin helps control blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Metformin works by helping your liver release lower amounts of sugar into your blood.

Ertugliflozin and metformin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ertugliflozin and metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Ertugliflozin and metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: insulin glargine / lixisenatide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Soliqua 100/33

Soliqua 100/33 contains a combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Lixisenatide is a diabetes medicine that helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently.

Soliqua 100/33 is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Soliqua 100/33 is not for treating type 1 diabetes.