Are Jardiance and Tradjenta the Same?

Lilly/BI announced that the FDA has approved their fixed-dose combination drug Glyxambi for type 2 diabetes. Glyxambi combines two different drug classes into a single pill: Jardiance (its "technical name" is empagliflozin, an SGLT-2 inhibitor) plus Tradjenta (the "technical name" is linagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor).

What drugs are in the same class as Tradjenta?

Tradjenta (linagliptin) is a DPP-4 inhibitor, in the same drug class as Januvia and Onglyza.

Can I take Jardiance and Tradjenta together?

No interactions were found between Jardiance and Tradjenta. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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