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Indications & Uses
Elpida 200 is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Sotagliflozin is a tablet taken by mouth that blocks two transporters, SGLT1 and SGLT2. It improves blood glucose and metabolic control by working in two places. In the gut, it blocks SGLT1 locally. In the proximal renal tubule, it blocks SGLT2 throughout the body.
When SGLT1 is blocked in the proximal intestine, glucose is absorbed later and in smaller amounts. This blunts and delays the rise in blood glucose after meals (postprandial hyperglycaemia). When SGLT2 is blocked, the kidney reabsorbs less glucose and the renal threshold for glucose drops, so more glucose leaves the body in the urine.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Sotagliflozin is taken by mouth. The usual dose is 200 mg once daily, taken before the first meal of the day. If a patient is tolerating the 200 mg dose well and needs better glycaemic control, the dose may be raised to 400 mg once daily, but only after at least three months.
Side Effects
Sotagliflozin can cause low blood pressure (hypotension), and it can affect the kidneys (renal impairment) and the liver (hepatic impairment). Genital mycotic infections and urinary tract infections can occur. Other effects include nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, excessive thirst, and feeling tired all the time. Tests may show high levels of ketones in the urine, or high beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) in the blood. Some people have difficulty breathing, or rapid, deep breathing. Difficulty paying attention or confusion can also happen, and so can rapid weight loss.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Hypotension Sotagliflozin causes the volume of fluid inside the blood vessels to shrink. So before starting Sotagliflozin, check the patient's volume status and correct any hypovolemia. This applies to elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, patients with low systolic blood pressure and patients on diuretics. Impairment in renal function Check renal function before starting Sotagliflozin and then at regular intervals. Starting Sotagliflozin is not recommended when eGFR is less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. The medicine should be stopped if eGFR stays persistently below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2. Hepatic impairment Sotagliflozin is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment, because exposure to the medicine is increased in these patients. Genital mycotic infections Monitor for these infections and treat them as appropriate. Urinary tract infections Consider a temporary interruption of Sotagliflozin while pyelonephritis and urosepsis are being treated.
Contraindications
Don't give Sotagliflozin to anyone who is hypersensitive to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
We have no data on Sotagliflozin use in pregnant women. We also have no human data on whether Sotagliflozin passes into breast milk.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Healthy volunteers took multiple doses of Sotagliflozin 800 mg once daily, and these doses were well tolerated. If an overdose happens, start supportive treatment suited to the patient's clinical condition. Whether haemodialysis removes Sotagliflozin from the body has not been studied.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Sotagliflozin at a temperature not above 30°C. Keep it away from light, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Elpida 200 200 mg
What is Elpida 200 200 mg Tablet?
Elpida 200 200 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Sotagliflozin. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the SGLT2 & SGLT1 Inhibitors group of medicines.
What is Elpida 200 used for?
Elpida 200 is used for: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus.
What are the side effects of Elpida 200?
Sotagliflozin can cause low blood pressure (hypotension), and it can affect the kidneys (renal impairment) and the liver (hepatic impairment). Genital mycotic infections and urinary tract infections can occur.
Can I take Elpida 200 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
We have no data on Sotagliflozin use in pregnant women. We also have no human data on whether Sotagliflozin passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Elpida 200?
Healthy volunteers took multiple doses of Sotagliflozin 800 mg once daily, and these doses were well tolerated. If an overdose happens, start supportive treatment suited to the patient's clinical condition. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Elpida 200?
Store Sotagliflozin at a temperature not above 30°C. Keep it away from light, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Elpida 200?
Some medicines can interact with Sotagliflozin, for example: Insulin (Human) 30/70. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Elpida 200?
Elpida 200 is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.