Overview
11 DESCRIPTION SEGLUROMET (ertugliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) tablet for oral use contains ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and metformin HCl, a member of the biguanide class. Ertugliflozin The chemical name of ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is (1 S ,2 S ,3 S ,4 R ,5 S )-5-(4-chloro-3-(4-ethoxybenzyl)phenyl)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action SEGLUROMET SEGLUROMET combines two antihyperglycemic agents with complementary mechanisms of action to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: ertugliflozin, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and metformin hydrochloride, a member of the biguanide class. Ertugliflozin SGLT2 is the predominant transporter responsible for reabsorption of glucose from the glomerular filtrate back into the circulation. Ertugliflozin is an inhibitor of SGLT2. By inhibiting SGLT2, ertugliflozin reduces renal reabsorption of filtered glucose and lowers the renal threshold for glucose, and thereby increases urinary glucose excretion.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SEGLUROMET ® is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. SEGLUROMET is a combination of ertugliflozin, a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, and metformin, a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Common Doses
- 7.5 mg
- 000 mg
- 30 mL
- 45 mL
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Assess renal function prior to initiation and as clinically indicated. ( 2.1 ) Correct volume depletion before initiation. ( 2.1 ) Individualize the starting dosage based on the patient's current regimen. ( 2.2 ) Maximum recommended dosage is 7.5 mg ertugliflozin/1,000 mg metformin orally twice daily. ( 2.2 ) Take orally twice daily with meals, with gradual dose escalation. ( 2.2 ) Do not use in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 30 mL/minute/1.73 m 2 . Use is not recommended in patients with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 .
Black Box Warning
WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, somnolence, and abdominal pain. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis was characterized by elevated blood lactate levels (>5 mmol/Liter), anion gap acidosis (without evidence of ketonuria or ketonemia), an increased lactate/pyruvate ratio, and metformin plasma levels...
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS SEGLUROMET is contraindicated in patients with: Hypersensitivity to ertugliflozin, metformin, or any excipient in SEGLUROMET. Reactions such as angioedema or anaphylaxis have occurred [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), end stage-renal disease (ESRD), or on dialysis [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ] . Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), end stage-renal disease, or patients on dialysis.
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following important adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Lactic Acidosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Other Ketoacidosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Lower Limb Amputation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Volume Depletion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues [see Warnings and Precautions (5.
Interactions
- 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 3: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with SEGLUROMET Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Clinical Impact: The risk of lactic acidosis may increase due to concomitant use of Topiramate or other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., zonisamide, acetazolamide or dichlorphenamide) with metformin. These drugs frequently cause a decrease in serum bicarbonate and induce non-anion gap, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Intervention: more frequent monitoring of these patients.