Kombiglyze XR contains a combination of metformin and saxagliptin. Metformin and saxagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.
Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Saxagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.
Kombiglyze XR is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Kombiglyze XR is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
