Evidence mapPaperPMID 26303997Full record

ReviewInternational journal of clinical practice2015

Empagliflozin/linagliptin single-tablet combination: first-in-class treatment option.

V Woo

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Review in International journal of clinical practice, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
2.2field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Emerging use of combination therapies for the management of type 2 diabetes - focus on saxagliptin and dapagliflozin.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2017 · on this map
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  7. Strategies for Diabetes Management: Using Newer Oral Combination Therapies Early in the Disease.Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders · 2016
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V WooSection of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
University of Manitoba · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe availability of a dual sodium glucose co-transporter 2/dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor combination in a single-tablet combination (STC) represents a new therapeutic option for patients with type 2 diabetes. Empagliflozin/linagliptin STC has been recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

aimThe aim of this study was to describe the latest clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety profiles of empagliflozin/linagliptin STCs in comparison with the individual components. Juxtaposition of the STC with dapagliflozin/saxagliptin combination was also presented.

resultsEmpagliflozin/linagliptin STC given as initial therapy or on metformin background lowered mean glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) by approximately 1.1% (mean baseline HbA1c, 8.0%). Furthermore, the STC reduced mean body weight by 2.0-3.0 kg from baseline. With the STC treatment, no confirmed incidents of hypoglycaemia were reported in drug-naïve patients; in patients taking metformin hypoglycaemia occurred at low rates which were comparable with monotherapy. Use of STCs in the treatment of T2DM can simplify drug dosing regimen, reduce pill burden and increase treatment adherence. Empagliflozin/linagliptin STC is a combination that offers potential additional benefits such as body weight loss and moderate reductions in blood pressure, without increasing risk of hypoglycaemia.

conclusionEmpagliflozin/linagliptin STC appears to be a rational choice for a wide range of patients in need of multiple agents for controlling hyperglycaemia. The STC should be particularly useful in patients in whom hypoglycaemia, weight gain and treatment adherence are of concern.

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Benzhydryl CompoundsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsDrug CombinationsGlucosidesGlycated HemoglobinHumansHyperglycemiaHypoglycemic AgentsLinagliptinRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicBenzhydryl CompoundsDipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsDrug CombinationsempagliflozinGlucosidesGlycated HemoglobinHypoglycemic AgentsLinagliptin

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PMID26303997
PMCPMC5049636
OpenAlexW1832316380

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