What drugs are contained in Steglujan?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 17, 2025.
Steglujan contains ertugliflozin and sitagliptin.
Ertugliflozin, is an oral sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, and sitagliptan is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor.
The Steglujan combination is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic (blood sugar) control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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