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empagliflozin + simvastatin

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

**empagliflozin + simvastatin** is a combination of two small molecule drugs administered together for their respective therapeutic actions. - **Empagliflozin** is a selective inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the proximal tubule of the kidney. By blocking SGLT2, it decreases renal glucose reabsorption, resulting in increased urinary glucose excretion and improved glycemic control. It is primarily indicated for type 2 diabetes, with additional benefits in reducing cardiovascular mortality and managing chronic kidney disease[2][3][4]. - **Simvastatin** is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (“statin”) that lowers cholesterol by inhibiting the rate-limiting enzyme in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway, thus reducing total and LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. - Co-administration of empagliflozin and simvastatin does not result in clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interactions, and no dose adjustments are needed when used together[1].

Brand names
GlyxambiSynjardyTrijardy
Other names
empagliflozin + simvastatin
02

Targets

SGLT2 (Sodium-glucose cotransporter protein subunit 2)HMGCR (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase)

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