Sotagliflozin

Sotagliflozin is used in adults to reduce the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease who also have heart disease.

Sotagliflozin is also used in adults to lower the risk of dying or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure when the heart cannot pump blood properly.

Sotagliflozin may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Sotagliflozin is usually taken once per day on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before your first meal of the day.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using sotagliflozin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Your blood will be tested before and during treatment with sotagliflozin.

This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using sotagliflozin.

Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you take other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Sotagliflozin can lead to serious infections around the penis or vagina. Seek medical help immediately if you experience burning, itching, odor, discharge, pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling in the genital or rectal area, fever, or if you feel unwell.

Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a serious side effect, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, or difficulty breathing.

Let your doctor know if you are unwell with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are eating or drinking less than usual.

You should not use sotagliflozin if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• type I diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis;
• pancreas disorder, including surgery;
• a habit of drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
• a genital infection (penis or vagina);
• a bladder infection or urination problems; or
• liver or kidney disease.

Stop using sotagliflozin and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Sotagliflozin can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you use the medicine during your second or third trimester.

Do not breastfeed.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking sotagliflozin and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a serious side effect, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, or trouble breathing.

Seek medical attention right away if you have signs of a genital infection (penis or vagina): burning, itching, odor, discharge, pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling of the genital or rectal area, fever, or not feeling well. These symptoms may get worse quickly.

This medicine can cause serious side effects, including:

• pain in your side or lower back, painful urination, blood in your urine, painful or difficult urination;
• fever, nausea, vomiting; or
• low blood sugar--headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky.

Common side effects of sotagliflozin may include:

• pain and burning when you urinate;
• low blood sugar;
• dehydration; or
• diarrhea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are more than 6 hours late for the dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially rifampicin.

Many drugs can affect your blood sugar and may also affect sotagliflozin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Not all possible interactions are listed here.