Empagliflozin
Molecule Description
Empagliflozin is a blood sugar lowering medicine.
Uses of Empagliflozin
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Contraindications of Empagliflozin
When should one not use Empagliflozin
- Allergy to this medicine
- Serious kidney disease (end-stage renal disease or dialysis)
Side effects of Empagliflozin
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Dehydration
- Unsteadiness
- Skin rash
- Low blood sugar
- High cholesterol
- Increased urination
- Urinary tract infection
- Thirst
Precautions and Warnings of Empagliflozin
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Empagliflozin during pregnancy?
A:
It should be avoided in pregnancy. Take this medicine only if recommended by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Empagliflozin while breastfeeding?
A:
It is not recommended while breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Empagliflozin?
A:
If you feel dizzy after taking this medicine, avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Empagliflozin?
A:
Avoid alcohol consumption with this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have continuous diarrhea or fever
- You are taking any low blood pressure medicines
- You have type 1 diabetes
- You have any severe liver or kidney problems
- You feel sick, notice rapid weight loss, stomach pain as these are the signs of increase in the number of ketone bodies in your urine or blood (diabetic ketoacidosis) and need immediate medical attention...
- You are 85 years old
Mode of Action of Empagliflozin
How Does It Work?
This medicine works by decreasing the amount of sugar which is absorbed back by the kidneys and increasing the amount of sugar that leaves the body through urine.
Interactions of Empagliflozin
Interactions with other medicines
- Satifloxacin
- Other Sulphonylureas
- Insulin
- Gemfibrozil
- Probenecid
- Medicine used to lower blood pressure (Diuretics)
Interactions with food items
No information is available on interactions of Empagliflozin when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Dietary Restrictions of Empagliflozin
No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.
Dosage of Empagliflozin
Overdose
- Solicit emergency medical attention, if you think you have taken too much of this medicine
- Overdose may lead to serious problems
- Also, the blood sugar level may go very low resulting in hypoglycemia
- It is essential to take some glucose-containing food or drink so have some juice, eat sugar or chocolates immediately and then rush to your doctor
Missed a Dose
Take medicine as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking this medicine?
- You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it
- To make sure this medicine is safe for you to tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, urination problems, a history of bladder infections if you are on a low salt diet...
- Give an account of all the ongoing prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, and herbal products
References
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