Empagliflozin + Metformin: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Empagliflozin + Metformin

INFORMATION ABOUT EMPAGLIFLOZIN + METFORMIN

Empagliflozin + Metformin Uses

Empagliflozin+Metformin is used in the treatment of .

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

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

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

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14 Apr 2021 | 10:16 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Empagliflozin + Metformin

Empaneo M

₹102 to ₹120

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals

1 variant(s)

Empatrol-M

₹112 to ₹164

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

3 variant(s)

Jardix M

₹150 to ₹150

Eris Lifesciences Limited

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

3 variant(s)

Empha-M

₹102 to ₹120

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

2 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.