EMPAGLIFLOZIN

Overview

EMPAGLIFLOZIN is a Schedule G drug.
Empagliflozin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Empagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.Empagliflozin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Empagliflozin is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.Empagliflozin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys.Empagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. It works by stopping the reabsorption of glucose by the kidney, increasing glucose excretion from the body, and lowering blood sugar levels.

Usage

EMPAGLIFLOZIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2, Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
EMPAGLIFLOZIN can address symptoms like: Weight Loss (unintentional), Frequent Urination, Increased Thirst, Head Headache, Fever, Eyes Blurred Vision, Irregular Heartbeat

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Empagliflozin is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications.
• You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Empagliflozin.Empagliflozin also helps reduce weight and blood pressure.
• Empagliflozin may cause you to urinate more often, so make sure you stay hydrated.Can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males.Can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
• You should not use empagliflozin if you have severe kidney disease or if you are on dialysis, You should not use empagliflozin if you are allergic to it.
• Empagliflozin is usually taken once per day in the morning.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.You may take empagliflozin with or without food.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EMPAGLIFLOZIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

EMPAGLIFLOZIN : Muscle Pain, Urinary Tract Infection, Hypoglycemia, Penis Discharge Or Mucus, Penis Swelling, Penis Itching, Penis Pain, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Body Pain, Cough, Loss Of Voice, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urge To Urinate

Serious Side-Effects

EMPAGLIFLOZIN : Hypotension, Acute Renal Failure, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Difficulty Urinating, Pain With Urination, Lower Back Pain, Drowsiness, Confusion, Restless Or Irritability, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Body Excessive Sweating, Vaginal Odor

Rare Side-Effects

EMPAGLIFLOZIN : Seizure, Anxiety, Night Terrors, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Decreased Urination, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Rapid Breathing, Slurred Speech, Fatigue (tiredness)

Disease Interactions

EMPAGLIFLOZIN can interfere with: Hyperlipidemia, Hypotension, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

EMPAGLIFLOZIN is categorized as: SGLT-2 INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EMPAGLIFLOZIN as Ingredient

GIBTULIO 10 MG TAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 10 MG
GIBTULIO 10MG TAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 10.0 MG
GIBTULIO 25MG TAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 25 MG
GLYXAMBI 10MG/5MG TAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 10 MG, LINAGLIPTIN 5 MG
JARDIANCE 10 MGTAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 10 MG
JARDIANCE 10MG TAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 10.0 MG
JARDIANCE 25MG TAB	EMPAGLIFLOZIN 25 MG
JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000 TAB	METFORMIN 1000 MG, EMPAGLIFLOZIN 12.5 MG
JARDIANCE MET 12.5/500 TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, EMPAGLIFLOZIN 12.5 MG
JARDIANCE MET 5/500 TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, EMPAGLIFLOZIN 5 MG