Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet

Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps regulate high blood sugar levels in diabetes, lowering the risk of significant consequences and preventing heart disease.

Uses of Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet

• This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet

Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet helps control diabetes and keep blood sugar levels by slowing sugar absorption and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body. This medication does not create a quick fall in blood glucose or cause serious hypoglycemia. The sole suggested treatment for prediabetes is Jardiance 10 mg Tablet. Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet also helps to prevent significant diabetes consequences such as kidney damage (Diabetic Nephropathy), blindness (Diabetic Retinopathy), loss of sensation in the hands and feet (Diabetic Neuropathy), and even foot loss! Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet also reduces your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.

Side Effects of Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet

As with other drugs, this one has certain side effects. These side effects do not require medical treatment and go away fast as your body responds to the medicine. However, if you have these side effects, talk with your doctor and seek medical attention.

• Nausea
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Increased thirst
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Urinary tract infection
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Polyuria
• Genital fungal infection

It may cause the body to lose excess water. Drink plenty of drinks to stay hydrated and combat the medication’s negative effects. Some persons may get fungal infections in their vaginal area. Practicing proper hygiene can help prevent this.

How to take this medication

Take this medication as advised by your doctor. To get optimum results take this medication in the dose and duration as prescribed by your healthcare specialist. Do not chew or crush this medication, swallow this medication as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet with or without food but take it at a fixed time every day.

Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet can be taken with or without meals at any time of day, although it is recommended that you take it at the same time each day. Your doctor will determine the dosage. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may rise, increasing your risk of serious problems such as kidney damage and blindness. This medication is merely part of a treatment plan that should include a nutritious diet, frequent exercise, and weight loss, as recommended by your doctor.

How this Medication Works

This medication belongs to a class of medication known as anti-diabetic that works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.

Precaution for taking Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet

Alcohol – Consumption of alcohol is unsafe to use while taking this medication.

Pregnancy – If you are pregnant or planning to conceive then this medication is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown some harmful effects on the developing baby. So consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before advising it. So please do not consume it without consulting with your doctor. 

Breastfeeding – If you are a lactating mother, then this medication is probably unsafe to use while breastfeeding. There are limited studies on humans that suggest that this drug may pass into the breast milk and harm the baby.

Driving – Do not drive after taking this medication. This medication may affect the ability to drive, it may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. So do not drive after taking this medication. 

Kidney – If you are suffering from kidney impairment then Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease. Therefore consult with your doctor before taking this medication.

Liver – Empagliflozin 10 Mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease. Dosage adjustment may be needed for this drug so consult with your doctor before taking this medication.