Ertugliflozin and metformin and Sylvant

• 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: siltuximab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Sylvant

Sylvant (siltuximab) inhibits a certain protein in the body called interleukin-6 (IL-6). High levels of IL-6 can cause an overgrowth of cells in the lymph system (part of your immune system).

Sylvant is used to treat Multicentric Castleman's Disease (MCD). MCD is a rare condition in which the body produces too much of a certain type of white blood cell. MCD can increase your risk of certain cancers by changing the way your immune system works.

Sylvant is not for use in people who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or human herpesvirus-8.