Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Qtern
(saxagliptin;dapagliflozin)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Qtern, fixed dose combination of saxagliptin and dapagliflozin, is indicated in adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve glycaemic control when metformin and/or sulphonylurea (SU) and one of the monocomponents of Qtern do not provide adequate glycaemic control, when already being treated with the free combination of dapagliflozin and saxagliptin. (See sections 4.2, 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1 for available data on combinations studied.)
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
saxagliptin;dapagliflozin
Category
Drugs used in diabetes
Manufacturer
Astra Zeneca AB
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