Empagliflozin + Metformin

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 14 Apr 2021 | 10:16 AM (UTC)

Empagliflozin + Metformin Uses

Empagliflozin+Metformin is used in the treatment of .

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How Empagliflozin + Metformin works

Empagliflozin + Metformin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Empagliflozin and Metformin. Empagliflozin works by removing excess glucose from your body through urine. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they lower blood glucose more effectively.

Common side effects of Empagliflozin + Metformin

Nausea, Vomiting, Urinary tract infection, Genital fungal infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Polyuria, Flatulence, Dyslipidemia

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Medicine brands for Empagliflozin + Metformin

Alvio Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

₹189 to ₹189

1 variant(s)

Empacord-M

Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹111 to ₹111

1 variant(s)

Empiford M

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals

₹445 to ₹445

1 variant(s)

Emfogen M

General Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹130 to ₹149

2 variant(s)

Empajet M

Larishil Health Care Private Limited

₹117 to ₹117

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Empagliflozin + Metformin

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
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 + Metformin.
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Practice good genital hygiene to prevent yeast or urinary tract infections
It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
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 anxious feeling.