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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
Nausea, Vomiting, Urinary tract infection, Genital fungal infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Polyuria, Flatulence, Dyslipidemia
Medicine brands for Empagliflozin + Metformin
Empacord-MRencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹1111 variant(s)
Empajoy-MMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹61 to ₹822 variant(s)
Empri-MEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹130 to ₹1492 variant(s)
Vicra-MFDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1451 variant(s)
Empatrol-MAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹112 to ₹1643 variant(s)
Cospiaq MTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹931 variant(s)
Flozempa-MSkye Healthcare
₹1671 variant(s)
Empaneo MIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹102 to ₹1202 variant(s)
Empamed-MShilpex Pharmysis
₹181 to ₹2152 variant(s)
Endelgliff-METDruto Laboratories
₹1261 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.