RxNorm 1043563

sAXagliptin 2.5 MG / metFORMIN HCl 1000 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet

RxNorm Semantic Concepts

RxNorm semantic concepts for the RxCUI 1043563 unique identifier include: sAXagliptin 2.5 MG / metFORMIN HCl 1000 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet (12438202), metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet (11449621), 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / saxagliptin 2.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (12347493), 24 HR metFORMIN hydrochloride 1000 MG / sAXagliptin 2.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (12428807), metFORMIN hydrochloride 1000 MG / sAXagliptin (as sAXagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet (12429789), Metformin hydrochloride 1 g and saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 mg prolonged-release oral tablet (11437595) and Product containing precisely metformin hydrochloride 1 gram and saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 milligram/1 each prolonged-release oral tablet (clinical drug) (11440292).

RxNorm Atom ID: 12438202 - Prescribable Name
sAXagliptin 2.5 MG / metFORMIN HCl 1000 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
12438202 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
sAXagliptin 2.5 MG / metFORMIN HCl 1000 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
PSN - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Prescribable Name - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept. - Description of term type in source
Code:
1043563 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
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Source Short Name:
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RxNorm Atom ID: 11449621 - Synonym
metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
11449621 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
SY - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Synonym - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity. - Description of term type in source
Code:
1043563 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12347493 - Semantic Clinical Drug
24 HR metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / saxagliptin 2.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
12347493 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
24 HR metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG / saxagliptin 2.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
SCD - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Semantic Clinical Drug - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form - Description of term type in source
Code:
1043563 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
Source Name:
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RxNorm Atom 12347493 Attributes

PropertyValueExplanation
RXN AI{858041} 1043560RXCUI of BOSS Active Ingredient preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value
RXN AI{860995} 235743RXCUI of BOSS Active Ingredient preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value
RXN AM{858041} 857974RXCUI of BOSS Active Moiety preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value
RXN AM{860995} 6809RXCUI of BOSS Active Moiety preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value
RXN AVAILABLE STRENGTH1000 MG / 2.5 MGAvailable drug strengths listed in the order of ingredients from the drug
RXN BOSS FROM{858041} AMSource of BOSS as either from the active ingredient (AI) or the active moiety (AM) preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value
RXN BOSS FROM{860995} AISource of BOSS as either from the active ingredient (AI) or the active moiety (AM) preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value
RXN HUMAN DRUGUSDrug available for use in Humans
RXN QUANTITY24 HRNormal Form quantity factor

RxNorm Atom ID: 12428807 - Tall Man Lettering Synonym
24 HR metFORMIN hydrochloride 1000 MG / sAXagliptin 2.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
12428807 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
24 HR metFORMIN hydrochloride 1000 MG / sAXagliptin 2.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
TMSY - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Tall Man Lettering Synonym - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
Tall Man Lettering synonym of another TTY, given to distinguish between commonly confused drugs. - Description of term type in source
Code:
1043563 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
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Source Short Name:
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12429789 - Tall Man Lettering Synonym
metFORMIN hydrochloride 1000 MG / sAXagliptin (as sAXagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
12429789 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
metFORMIN hydrochloride 1000 MG / sAXagliptin (as sAXagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
TMSY - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Tall Man Lettering Synonym - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
Tall Man Lettering synonym of another TTY, given to distinguish between commonly confused drugs. - Description of term type in source
Code:
1043563 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
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Source Short Name:
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RxNorm Atom ID: 11437595 - Designated preferred name
Metformin hydrochloride 1 g and saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 mg prolonged-release oral tablet

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
11437595 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
Metformin hydrochloride 1 g and saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 mg prolonged-release oral tablet - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
PT - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Designated preferred name - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
- Description of term type in source
Code:
448802007 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
- Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
SNOMEDCT_US - Concept source abbreviation
Source Name:
US Edition of SNOMED CT - The official name for a source
Source Version:
2024_01_01 - The source version
Source Date:
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RxNorm Atom ID: 11440292 - Full form of descriptor
Product containing precisely metformin hydrochloride 1 gram and saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 milligram/1 each prolonged-release oral tablet (clinical drug)

RXCUI:
1043563 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
LAT:
ENG - Language of the Term
RXAUI:
11440292 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
Is Prescribable?
YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
Concept Description:
Product containing precisely metformin hydrochloride 1 gram and saxagliptin (as saxagliptin hydrochloride) 2.5 milligram/1 each prolonged-release oral tablet (clinical drug) - Description of concept identifier
Term Type (TTY):
FN - Term type in source with name and description
Term Type Name:
Full form of descriptor - Name of term type in source
Term Type Description:
- Description of term type in source
Code:
448802007 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
Suppress Flag:
N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility.
CVF:
- Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
Source:
SNOMEDCT_US - Concept source abbreviation
Source Name:
US Edition of SNOMED CT - The official name for a source
Source Version:
2024_01_01 - The source version
Source Date:
March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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Metformin


Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.
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Saxagliptin


Saxagliptin is used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Saxagliptin is in a class of medications called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the body after meals when blood sugar is high. Saxagliptin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition that may develop if high blood sugar is not treated). Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.
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Diabetes Medicines


What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well. Without enough insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood.

What are the treatments for diabetes?

Treatments for diabetes depend on the type. Common treatments include a diabetic meal plan, regular physical activity, and medicines. Some less common treatments are weight loss surgery for either type and an artificial pancreas or pancreatic islet transplantation for some people with type 1 diabetes.

Who needs diabetes medicines?

People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin to control their blood sugar.

Some people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood sugar with healthy food choices and physical activity. But for others, a diabetic meal plan and physical activity are not enough. They need to take diabetes medicines.

The kind of medicine you take depends on your type of diabetes, daily schedule, medicine costs, and other health conditions.

What are the types of medicines for type 1 diabetes?

If you have type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin because your body no longer makes it. Different types of insulin start to work at different speeds, and the effects of each last a different length of time. You may need to use more than one type.

You can take insulin several different ways. The most common are with a needle and syringe, an insulin pen, or an insulin pump. If you use a needle and syringe or a pen, you have to take insulin several times during the day, including with meals. An insulin pump gives you small, steady doses throughout the day. Less common ways to take insulin include Inhalers, injection ports, and jet injectors.

In rare cases, taking insulin alone might not be enough to manage your blood sugar. Then you would need to take another diabetes medicine.

What are the types of medicines for type 2 diabetes?

There are several different medicines for type 2 diabetes. Each works in a different way. Many diabetes medicines are pills. There are also medicines that you inject under your skin, such as insulin.

Over time, you may need more than one diabetes medicine to manage your blood sugar. You might add another diabetes medicine or switch to a combination medicine. A combination medicine is a pill than contains more than one type of diabetes medicine. Some people with type 2 diabetes take both pills and insulin.

Even if you don't usually take insulin, you may need it at special times, such as during pregnancy or if you are in the hospital.

What else should I know about taking medicines for diabetes?

Even if you take medicines for diabetes, you still need to eat a healthy diet and do regular physical activity. These will help you manage your diabetes.

It is important to make sure that you understand your diabetes treatment plan. Talk to your provider about

  • What your target blood sugar level is
  • What to do if your blood sugar gets too low or too high
  • Whether your diabetes medicines will affect other medicines you take
  • Any side effects you have from the diabetes medicines

You should not change or stop your diabetes medicines on your own. Talk to your provider first.

Some people who take diabetes medicines may need medicines for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other conditions. This may help you avoid or control any complications of diabetes.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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