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Metformin / Saxagliptin Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg-5 mg; 1000 mg-2.5 mg; 1000 mg-5 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2

Individualize dose based patient's current regimen, effectiveness, and tolerability; gradual dose titration of metformin is advised to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

Saxagliptin-Metformin XR:
Usual dose: 1 tablet orally once a day with the evening meal
Maximum dose: saxagliptin 5 mg-metformin 2000 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose with concomitant strong CYP450 3A4/5 inhibitors: saxagliptin 2.5-metformin 1000 mg orally once a day


Comments:

Use: An adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes when treatment with both saxagliptin and metformin is appropriate.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Renal impairment: Contraindicated (e.g. serum creatinine levels 1.5 mg/dL or greater in men; 1.4 mg/dL or greater in women, or abnormal CrCl)

New Metformin Renal Dosing: Obtain eGFR prior to initiating therapy:


Saxagliptin:
Mild renal dysfunction (CrCl more than 50 mL/min): No adjustment recommended.
Moderate or severe renal dysfunction (CrCl 50 mL/min or less): 2.5 mg orally once a day, regardless of meals

IODINATED CONTRAST PROCEDURE:

Liver Dose Adjustments

Not recommended

Dose Adjustments


Saxagliptin-metformin should be temporarily discontinued at the time of or prior to radiologic studies utilizing intravascular administration of iodinated contrast materials, withheld for 48 hours post procedure, and restarted once renal function has been confirmed as normal.

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS: Lactic acidosis is a rare, but serious, complication that can occur due to metformin accumulation.


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


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Monitoring:

Patient advice:

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Further information

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