Steglatro (Ertugliflozin)

Description

Steglatro, along with diet and exercise, is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Steglatro is a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor.

The generic for Steglatro is ertugliflozin.

Directions

Steglatro is available in 5 mg and 15 mg tablets. Once you are prescribed and buy Steglatro, then the dose of Steglatro ranges from 5 mg in the morning to 15 mg by mouth once daily in the morning with or without food. 

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Stegaltro is Ertugliflozin.

Contraindications

Consult your doctor about any allergies you may have. You should not take Steglatro if you are allergic to ertugliflozin or any of the ingredients in Steglatro. 

You should not take Steglatro if you are on dialysis.

Cautions

• Steglatro may interact with certain medications. Before starting Steglatro, tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal supplements, and vitamins. 
• Ketoacidosis, which is characterized by increased ketones in the blood or urine, may occur while taking Steglatro. Monitor for signs and symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and breathing problems. Immediately stop taking Steglatro and contact your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms.
• Steglatro may increase your risk for amputation to your legs or feet. If you notice new pain, tenderness, sores, infections, or ulcers in your lower limbs, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor may then discontinue your Steglatro.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney problems. Let your doctor know if you cannot eat or drink regularly or if you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or have had prolonged exposure to heat as this can increase your risk for dehydration. Dehydration can cause damage to your kidneys. 
• Your blood sugar can drop if you take Stelagtro with other medications that can lower blood sugar, such as insulin. Use caution and monitor for signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, including headache, weakness, shakiness, hunger, confusion, irritability, fast heartbeat, and sweating. Be sure to treat your low blood sugar as instructed by your doctor.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience fever, fatigue, weakness, and pain or tenderness, redness, or swelling of your anus and genitals. These could be signs of a serious, potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause tissue damage beneath the skin around your anus and genitals.
• Steglatro can cause vaginal yeast infections. Talk to your doctor if you have vaginal odor, itching, or white to yellowish discharge.
• This medication can cause penile yeast infections. Talk to your doctor if you have redness, itching, swelling, or pain around the penis or odorous discharge from the penis.
• Steglatro use can cause urinary tract infections. Talk to your doctor if you experience urination changes, have painful or burning urination, or if your urine appears cloudy, light pink, or red.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you take Steglatro while you are pregnant, there is a potential risk to the fetus. The use of Stelagtro is advised against during the second and third trimesters. 
• Let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. The use of Steglatro is advised against while breastfeeding due to the potential risk in the infant.

Side Effects

If you experience any adverse effects while taking Steglatro, call your doctor immediately. Common Steglatro side effects include:

• Urination changes
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Penile yeast infection

References:

1. STEGLATRO Prescribing Information. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merk Sharp & Dhome Corp., 2021.
2. Steglatro (ertugliflozin). Accessed November 9, 2021.
3. Urinary tract infection (UTI). Mayo Clinic. Accessed November 16, 2021.