Empagliflozin/metformin

Empagliflozin/metformin, sold under the brand name Synjardy, is a combination medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is composed of empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride.[3]

Empagliflozin/metformin
Combination of
EmpagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitor
Metformin HydrochlorideAnti-diabetic biguanide
Clinical data
Trade namesSynjardy
License data
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: D [1]
  • US: N (Not classified yet) [1]
    Routes of
    administration
    By mouth
    ATC code
    Legal status
    Legal status
    Identifiers
    CAS Number
    PubChem CID
    UNII
    KEGG
    ChEBI
    Chemical and physical data
    FormulaC27H39Cl2N5O7
    Molar mass616.54 g·mol−1
    3D model (JSmol)

    History

    Empagliflozin/metformin hydrochloride was approved for use in the United States in August 2015.[3][4] The extended release version was approved for use in the United States in December 2016.[5][6]

    References

    1. "Empagliflozin / metformin Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
    2. "Synjardy film coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)". (emc). 23 October 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
    3. "Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) Tablets". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 4 August 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
    4. "Synjardy: FDA-Approved Drugs". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
    5. "Synjardy XR (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release) Tablets". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 26 October 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
    6. "Synjardy XR: FDA-Approved Drugs". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 11 February 2020.


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