Generic Name
EmpagliflozinPacks Price
- Tab 10mg: Pack Size 14's: Rs. 320
- Tab 25mg: Pack Size 14's: Rs. 403
Empagen
Therapeutic Group
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding InsulinIndication Dosage
Empagliflozin is a medication used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. It works by helping the kidneys remove excess sugar from the body through urine. This can lower your blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart-related problems in some cases. It's important to use Empagliflozin as prescribed by your doctor and alongside a healthy diet and exercise to manage your diabetes effectively.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus As Monotherapy (if Metformin Inappropriate), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Combination With Insulin Or Other Antidiabetic Drugs (if Existing Treatment Fails To Achieve Adequate Glycaemic Control)
Dosage:
- Adult 18-84 Yrs: 10 Mg Once Daily, May Be Increased To 25 Mg Once Daily If Necessary
- Adult 85 Yrs And Above: Initiation Not Recommended
Content
- Tab 10mg: Empagliflozin 10mg
Pregnancy
Advised To Avoid
Stability
- Sodium Glucose Co-transporter 2 Inhibitors (sglt2)
Contra Indications
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Severe Hepatic Impairment, Severe Renal Impairment. Elderly Over 85 Yrs Age
Precautions
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Severe Hepatic Impairment, Severe Renal Impairment. Elderly Over 85 Yrs Age
Lactation
- Advised to Avoid
Side Effects
- Genital Infection
- Hypoglycaemia (in Combination With Insulin Or Sulfonylurea)
- Polyuria
- Pruritus
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Dysuria
- Volume Depletion (rare)
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Shahid Arif