What conditions is Synjardy used to treat?
Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It’s prescribed as part of diabetes treatment to lower blood glucose levels, typically alongside diet and exercise. The product combines:
- Empagliflozin, which helps the kidneys remove glucose from the bloodstream (by increasing glucose excretion in urine)
- Metformin, which helps reduce glucose production by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity
Who might be prescribed Synjardy?
Clinicians commonly use Synjardy when type 2 diabetes isn’t well controlled with lifestyle changes alone, or when a patient needs treatment that includes both metformin and an SGLT2 inhibitor (like empagliflozin). It can also be used when someone is already taking one of these medicines and a combination option is appropriate.
Is Synjardy used for anything besides lowering glucose?
The main approved use of Synjardy is for type 2 diabetes blood sugar control. Some SGLT2 inhibitor therapies that include empagliflozin are also used to reduce risk of certain cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in people with appropriate risk factors, but the exact indications depend on the specific product and label language.
How does Synjardy work?
Synjardy lowers glucose through two complementary mechanisms:
- Metformin decreases how much glucose the liver releases and improves how the body responds to insulin.
- Empagliflozin lowers blood sugar by causing more glucose to be excreted in urine.
What should patients know before starting?
Because it includes metformin and empagliflozin, patients are usually screened for things like kidney function (important for both components) and counseled on risks related to increased urination and dehydration, plus awareness of symptoms that could suggest complications. Patients should also understand sick-day guidance (when to hold certain diabetes medicines if they’re dehydrated or acutely ill) as directed by their clinician.
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com – Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin)
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