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Qtern is a combination oral Type 2 diabetes medication available by prescription and used to effectively control blood sugar levels and prevent spikes caused when diabetics eat meals. Dapagliflozin is a and SGLT2 inhibitor drug that promotes the kidneys eliminating more sugar through urine. Saxagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitors that increases the amount of insulin the body makes after meals when blood sugar is high so that more of it is channeled into cells rather than remaining in the bloodstream. This medication is most effective for blood glucose control when paired with targeted diet and exercise changes.
You can buy Qtern with a prescription and your best price on it will be when you order medication online from Canada and Canpharm.
Fact Table | |
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Formula | C21H25ClO6•C3H8O2•H2O |
License | US DailyMed |
Bioavailability | 78% |
Legal status | Rx-Only |
Chemical Name | Dapagliflozin/saxagliptin |
Elimination half-life | 12.9 hours |
Dosage (Strength) | 10mg/5mg |
Pregnancy | Not recommended |
Brands | Qtern |
Protein binding | 91% |
PubChem CID | 124219523 |
MedlinePlus | - |
ChEBI | - |
ATC code | A10BD21 |
DrugBank | - |
KEGG | D10826 |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
Standard dosage is to take one Qtern 5/10 (5mg or 10mg depending on your prescription) once daily in the morning, with or without food.
The active ingredients in Qtern are Dapagliflozin and Saxagliptin.
Let your know doctor of any history of liver or kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, bladder cancer, bladder infections or other urinary problems, pancreatitis or other pancreas issues, gallstones, high blood triglycerides, or alcoholism before starting on Qtern.
Qtern medication may not be suitable for those who have been put on a low-salt diet, and it may also not be suitable for certain patients over the age of 65.
For use with ages 18 and up only.
Qtern should not be used by women who are in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
Use only when pregnant or breastfeeding if in consultation with a physician regarding your pregnancy.
Negative drug interactions may occur between Qtern medication and other Rx or OTC medications, including acetaminophen / hydrocodone / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / pioglitazone / amphetamine / dextroamphetamine / ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine / naproxen / amitriptyline / amlodipine / amoxicillin / thyroid desiccated / empagliflozin / linagliptin / atorvastatin / meloxicam / metformin / omeprazole / sildenafil / cholecalciferol.
Let your doctor know of all medications you are currently taking before getting a prescription and going to buy Qtern online.
Side effects for using Qtern may occur, and some users may have respiratory or urinary tract infections, increased cholesterol, headache, low blood sugar, diarrhea, back pain, joint pain, or genital fungal infections. If side effects are seen you may want to stop use and meet with a doctor again to discuss Type 2 diabetes treatment medication options.