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Jardiance 10mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Jardiance 10mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent heart disease.

Jardiance 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, frequent urge to urinate, increased thirst, urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infection, joint pain, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). It may cause the body to lose too much water. Hence, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and to overcome the medicine side effects. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Benefits of Jardiance Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Jardiance 10mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It works by helping your kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Side effects of Jardiance Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Jardiance

  • Nausea
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Increased thirst
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
  • Vaginal yeast infection
  • Joint pain

How to use Jardiance Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Jardiance 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Jardiance Tablet works

Jardiance 10mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Jardiance 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jardiance 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jardiance 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Jardiance 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Jardiance 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Jardiance 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Jardiance Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Jardiance 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

  • Jardiance 10mg Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
  • It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
  • It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
  • It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
  • Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenolic Glycosides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
SGLT2 inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

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Patient concerns

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
Diabetes mellitus type 2 required only ayurvedic medicine
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
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FAQs

Q. What is the recommended method of taking Jardiance 10mg Tablet?

Take the recommended dose advised by the doctor. Jardiance 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water, preferably at the same time each day. For best results, it is important to stay on a diet and exercise program as directed by your doctor.

Q. Can I stop taking Jardiance 10mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Jardiance 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This can lead to a sudden increase in your blood glucose levels. Use the medicine strictly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Never stop taking any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Q. Can Jardiance 10mg Tablet be used with other diabetes medicine?

Yes, Jardiance 10mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. However, along with medicines, proper diet and exercise should be followed.

Q. Can the use of Jardiance 10mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar levels)?

Jardiance 10mg Tablet on its own does not cause very low blood sugar. However, watch out for hypoglycemia if Jardiance 10mg Tablet is taken along with other diabetes medicines such as insulin, sulfonylurea, or meglitinides.

Q. What is the significance of HbA1c test?

Your doctor may ask you to get your HbA1c tested every 3 months. This test is done to see how well you have managed your blood sugar for the past 2-3 months.

Q. I am taking furosemide for high blood pressure, can I take Jardiance 10mg Tablet with it?

Jardiance 10mg Tablet may cause excessive fluid loss or you may urinate more, resulting in dehydration. Since furosemide also causes fluid loss, taking it with Jardiance 10mg Tablet, you may experience unusual thirst, lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing and fainting or loss of consciousness. Inform your doctor about furosemide before starting Jardiance 10mg Tablet.

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