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Indications & Uses
Empadus 10 is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Empagliflozin is a sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor. The SGLT2 co-transporters in the kidney take glucose back into the body from the glomerular filtrate. When empagliflozin blocks them, it produces a glucuretic effect, which means less glucose is reabsorbed by the kidney and the renal threshold for glucose falls. More glucose is then passed out in the urine. This helps reduce hyperglycaemia, and it also assists weight loss and lowers blood pressure.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The usual dose of Empagliflozin is 10 mg once a day, taken in the morning, with or without food. If a patient tolerates it well, the doctor may raise the dose to 25 mg once daily. Where a patient has volume depletion, it's recommended to correct that first, before starting Empagliflozin.
Side Effects
Urinary tract infections and genital fungal infections in women are the most common side effects of Empagliflozin. Other common ones include dehydration, low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness and increased thirst.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Before you start Empagliflozin, your kidney function should be assessed, and it should be checked again from time to time after that. Empagliflozin should not be started in patients with an eGFR less than 45 ml/min/1.73 m2. If the eGFR is greater than or equal to 45 ml/min/1.73 m2, no dose adjustment is needed.
Contraindications
Empagliflozin should not be given to patients who have had a serious hypersensitivity reaction to empagliflozin or to any of its ingredients. It is also contraindicated in severe renal impairment, in end-stage renal disease, and in patients on dialysis.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has done adequate, well-controlled studies of Empagliflozin in pregnant women. So a doctor should prescribe it during pregnancy only if the likely benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus.
It isn't known whether Empagliflozin passes into human milk. It is not recommended while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
If someone takes too much Empagliflozin, the usual supportive measures should be used. That means removing any unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, monitoring the person clinically, and starting supportive treatment. Whether Empagliflozin can be removed by hemodialysis has not been studied.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Empagliflozin in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30° C. Protect it from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Empadus 10 10 mg
What is Empadus 10 10 mg Tablet?
Empadus 10 10 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Empagliflozin. It is made by Opsonin Pharma Limited. It belongs to the Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors group of medicines.
What is Empadus 10 used for?
Empadus 10 is used for: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus.
What are the side effects of Empadus 10?
Urinary tract infections and genital fungal infections in women are the most common side effects of Empagliflozin. Other common ones include dehydration, low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness and increased thirst.
Can I take Empadus 10 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has done adequate, well-controlled studies of Empagliflozin in pregnant women. So a doctor should prescribe it during pregnancy only if the likely benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Empadus 10?
If someone takes too much Empagliflozin, the usual supportive measures should be used. That means removing any unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, monitoring the person clinically, and starting supportive treatment. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Empadus 10?
Store Empagliflozin in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30° C. Protect it from light and moisture.
Can I take other medicines with Empadus 10?
Some medicines can interact with Empagliflozin, for example: Empagliflozin + Linagliptin, Empagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride, Insulin (Human) 30/70. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Empadus 10?
Empadus 10 is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.