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SGLT2 inhibitor + DPP-4 inhibitor (fixed-dose)

Empagliflozin with linagliptin

Brand names: Glyxambi

Adult dose

Dose: 10/5mg or 25/5mg OD
Route: Oral
Frequency: OD

Clinical pearls

  • NICE NG28 type 2 diabetes pathway: SGLT2i + DPP-4i combination per local formulary
  • ADA-EASD consensus supports SGLT2i in CV/renal risk
  • MHRA: euglycaemic DKA warning; 'sick day' rules for SGLT2i pause

Contraindications

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • DKA history
  • eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m² (initiation)
  • Severe hepatic impairment
  • Pregnancy
  • Hypersensitivity

Side effects

  • Genitourinary infections
  • Volume depletion
  • DKA (atypical, normoglycaemic)
  • Fournier's gangrene (rare)
  • Pancreatitis (DPP-4 effect)
  • Joint pain

Interactions

  • Diuretics
  • RAAS inhibitors
  • Insulin/sulfonylureas (hypoglycaemia)
  • Strong CYP3A4 inducers (reduce linagliptin levels)

Monitoring

  • HbA1c
  • eGFR
  • Volume status
  • Foot care
  • Sick-day SGLT2i rules

Reference: BNF; NICE NG28; MHRA Drug Safety Update; ADA-EASD consensus; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/empagliflozin-with-linagliptin/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.