Glyxambi
Developed to mitigate high blood sugar parameters to support cardiovascular wellness and target metabolic targets.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredients
- Empagliflozin · Linagliptin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg + 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Glyxambi, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Glyxambi vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Glyxambi details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- empagliflozin, linagliptin
- Therapeutic class
- SGLT2 Inhibitor, DPP-4 Inhibitor Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiabetic Combination
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; end-stage renal disease; diabetic ketoacidosis
- Minor side effects
- increased urination; stuffy nose; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- urinary tract infection; genital yeast infection; joint pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Diuretics; Rifampin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
diabetic ketoacidosis, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; fournier's gangrene, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate high blood sugar parameters to support cardiovascular wellness and target metabolic targets.
Mechanism of action
Empagliflozin promotes renal glucose loss while linagliptin increases active incretin hormones to boost insulin output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid during second and third trimesters. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Glyxambi is the originator brand name, made by Boehringer Ingelheim. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Boehringer Ingelheim.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Empagliflozin / Linagliptin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.