Metformin HCl: initiate SYNJARDY or SYNJARDY XR at a similar total daily dosage of metformin HCl and a total daily empagliflozin dosage of 10 mg. Empagliflozin: initiate SYNJARDY or SYNJARDY XR at the same total daily dosage of empagliflozin and a total daily metformin HCl dosage of 1,000 mg....
Dosage Recommendations In Patients With Renal Impairment Initiation of Synjardy is not recommended in patients with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2, due to the metformin component. Synjardy is contraindicated in patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 or in patients on dialysis....
Common Brand Name(s): Synjardy, Synjardy XR Common Generic Name(s): empagliflozin/metformin Pronunciation: EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin, met-FOR-min, sin-JAR-dee, sin-JAR-dee XR Drug Classes: antidiabetics, biguanides, SGLT2 inhibitors Availability: prescription only, no generic available How is it...