QTERN Dosage
Generic name: DAPAGLIFLOZIN 10mg, SAXAGLIPTIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 13, 2024.
Prior to Initiation of QTERN
Assess renal function prior to initiation of QTERN therapy and periodically thereafter.
Assess volume status. In patients with volume depletion, correct this condition before initiating QTERN.
Dosage
For patients not already taking dapagliflozin, the recommended starting dose of QTERN is a 5 mg dapagliflozin/5 mg saxagliptin tablet taken orally once daily in the morning with or without food.
In patients tolerating 5 mg dapagliflozin and 5 mg saxagliptin once daily who require additional glycemic control, the QTERN dose can be increased to 10 mg dapagliflozin/5 mg saxagliptin tablet once daily in the morning with or without food.
Swallow whole. Do not crush, cut or chew QTERN tablets.
Patients with Renal Impairment
No dose adjustment is needed in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) greater than or equal to 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.
QTERN is contraindicated in patients with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.
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