Empagliflozin Tablet

Empagliflozin Tablet

Empagliflozin is administered in the management of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise are not enough to regulate their blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes is an illness in which the body produces inadequate amounts of insulin or the insulin produced by the body does not function effectively.

Empagliflozin has empagliflozin as its active ingredient, and it inhibits sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) enzyme in the proximal tubules of the kidney. Empagliflozin decreases renal reabsorption of glucose and increases excretion of glucose in urine through the inhibition of SGLT2. Consequently, it decreases blood glucose in diabetic patients.

Benefits:

• Empagliflozin has a critical function in maintaining diabetes and maintaining good blood sugar level control by slowing down the absorption of sugar and enhancing insulin sensitivity in the body.
• Empagliflozin is not associated with an abrupt decrease in blood glucose level or with inducing severe hypoglycaemia.
• Empagliflozin also assists in the prevention of severe diabetic complications like renal damage, blindness, numbness in your hands and feet or even amputation of the foot.

Uses:

• Empagliflozin treats type 2 diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels and enhancing glycemic control.
• Empagliflozin also has the additional advantage of lowering the risk of cardiovascular events, heart attacks, and strokes in type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Empagliflozin will assist in reducing weight by making the body expel excess glucose in the form of urine, leading to weight loss in the body.
• Empagliflozin is also useful in lowering blood pressure levels, which brings additional value to hypertensive and diabetic patients.

Directions to use:

• Read all instructions before taking this medicine.
• Gulp it with a whole glass of water.
• Do not chew or crush the tablet.
• Use this medicine according to the prescription of your physician.
• Keep this medicine in a cold and dry location.

Doses:

Take this medicine in the correct dose as advised by your medical professional. Do not consume it in an overdose, otherwise it could produce some side effects. Read all the guidelines properly before consuming this medicine. For more benefit, consume this medicine at the same time daily.

Storage:

• Keep this medicine a room temperature and in a dry place.
• Don’t store this medicine in the presence of direct sunlight.
• Store this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Increased thirst
• Hypoglycemia
• Nasopharyngitis
• Urinary tract infection
• Vomiting 
• Constipation
• Polyuria 
• Genital fungal infection

Precautions:

• Empagliflozin is prescribed alone or with other diabetes medications to manage blood sugar and prevent long-term complications.
• It can make your body lose excessive fluid (dehydrate) or you might pee more than usual. Drink lots of water and get enough fluids.
• It can lead to hypoglycemia (low level of blood sugar) when administered along with other antidiabetic drugs, alcohol or in case of delayed or missed meals.
• Always have some sweets or fruit juice with you in the event that you get hypoglycemia symptoms like cold sweats, cold pale complexion, tremor and nervousness.
• It may lead to genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both males and females, so stay clean.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. How is Empagliflozin to be taken according to recommendations?

Take the dose prescribed by the physician. Empagliflozin is to be used with or without meals. It must be swallowed whole with water, ideally at the same time daily. For optimal effects, it is necessary to remain on a diet and exercise regimen as prescribed by your physician.

Q. Is Empagliflozin combined with other diabetes medications?

Yes, Empagliflozin may be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications. But along with medications, diet and exercise should also be maintained.