Empagliflozin
Information about Empagliflozin
Empagliflozin Uses
Empagliflozin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How Empagliflozin works
Empagliflozin is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.
Common side effects of Empagliflozin
Nausea, Increased thirst, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Vomiting, Constipation, Polyuria, Genital fungal infection
Available Medicine for Empagliflozin
JardianceBoehringer Ingelheim
₹587 to ₹7112 variant(s)
GibtulioLupin Ltd
₹140 to ₹1702 variant(s)
GlempaGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹110 to ₹1402 variant(s)
EmpatrolAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹100 to ₹1252 variant(s)
EmpaxitArica Pharmaceutical Private Limited
₹128 to ₹1372 variant(s)
JardixEris Lifesciences Ltd
₹130 to ₹1402 variant(s)
EmpanormAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹99 to ₹1392 variant(s)
GlifomaxMedyesa Healthcare
₹1101 variant(s)
VicraDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹150 to ₹1802 variant(s)
EmphaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹99 to ₹1192 variant(s)
Expert advice for Empagliflozin
- Empagliflozin 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.
- Empagliflozin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure or other cardiovascular events.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Empagliflozin.
- Empagliflozin may also reduce weight and blood pressure.
- 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 can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
- 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.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.