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SYNJARDY XR

EMPAGLIFLOZIN Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors
Immunology Approved 2016-12-09
5
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
9
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2016-12-09
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

SYNJARDY XR Approval History

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What SYNJARDY XR Treats

3 indications

SYNJARDY XR is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2016. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Heart Failure
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
Source: FDA Label

SYNJARDY XR Boxed Warning

LACTIC ACIDOSIS Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, somnolence, and abdominal pain. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis was characterized by elevated blood lactate levels (>5 mmol/Liter), anion gap acidosis (without evidence of ketonuri...

SYNJARDY XR Target & Pathway

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Target

SGLT2 (Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2) Transporter

A transporter in the kidney that reabsorbs glucose back into the bloodstream. Blocking SGLT2 causes excess glucose to be excreted in urine, lowering blood sugar. These drugs also provide cardiovascular and kidney protection beyond glucose control.

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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

SYNJARDY XR FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

SYNJARDY SYNJARDY is a combination of empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor and metformin hydrochloride (HCl) immediate-release, a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. SYNJARDY XR SYNJARDY XR is a combination of empagliflozin, a SGLT2 inhibitor and metformin HCl extended-release, a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus . Empagliflozin Empagliflozin...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias...

SYNJARDY XR Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Dec 2034
Exclusivity: Dec 2026

Patents (496 active)

US9949998*PED Expires Dec 11, 2034
US9949997*PED Expires Nov 17, 2034
US10258637*PED Expires Oct 3, 2034
US11813275*PED Expires Oct 3, 2034
US11833166*PED Expires Oct 3, 2034
US11090323*PED Expires Oct 3, 2034
US12433906*PED Expires Oct 3, 2034
US9949998 Expires Jun 11, 2034
US9949997 Expires May 17, 2034
US10258637 Expires Apr 3, 2034
+ 486 more patents

Exclusivity

M-296 Until Jun 2026
M-296 Until Jun 2026
M-296 Until Jun 2026
M-296 Until Jun 2026
PED Until Dec 2026
Source: FDA Orange Book

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