Boschempa 10mg Tablet contains empagliflozin 10mg, an SGLT2 inhibitor manufactured by Bosch Pharmaceuticals. It is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, alongside diet and exercise. Bosch lists Boschempa in 10mg and 25mg strengths.

Empagliflozin works by blocking the SGLT2 protein in the kidneys, reducing glucose reabsorption and allowing excess glucose to leave the body through urine. It may also provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits in appropriate patients.

Boschempa 10mg is a prescription medicine and should be taken according to your doctor's advice.

Uses

• Helps improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
• Used alongside diet and exercise
• May be prescribed with other diabetes medicines
• May help reduce cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients
• May provide kidney-protective benefits in certain patients

Benefits

• Helps lower blood glucose levels
• Promotes removal of excess glucose through urine
• May support cardiovascular health
• May support kidney health in appropriate patients
• Convenient once-daily tablet formulation

Dosage

• Take Boschempa 10mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• It can generally be taken once daily, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Some users may experience:

• Increased urination
• Increased thirst
• Urinary tract infections
• Genital fungal infections
• Dehydration or dizziness

Rare but serious side effects include diabetic ketoacidosis and a severe infection known as Fournier's gangrene. Seek urgent medical attention if you develop severe weakness, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, or pain/swelling/redness around the genital or perineal area.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of recurrent urinary or genital infections.
• Maintain adequate hydration to reduce the risk of dehydration.
• The risk of low blood sugar can increase when empagliflozin is used with insulin or certain sulfonylureas.
• Tell your doctor before surgery or prolonged fasting.
• Boschempa is not intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes because of the risk of ketoacidosis.
• Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you are taking.
• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only after medical advice. Bosch's prescribing information advises that empagliflozin should be used during pregnancy only when the potential benefit justifies potential risk.

FAQs

Q1: What is Boschempa 10mg Tablet used for?

Boschempa 10mg contains empagliflozin and is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, together with diet and exercise.

Q2: How does Boschempa 10mg work?

It blocks SGLT2 in the kidneys, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing the amount of glucose eliminated through urine.

Q3: How often should Boschempa 10mg be taken?

It is generally taken once daily, with or without food, but follow the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Q4: Does Boschempa cause increased urination?

Yes. Because empagliflozin causes more glucose to be eliminated in urine, increased urination and thirst can occur.

Q5: Can Boschempa cause low blood sugar?

Empagliflozin has a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia when used alone, but the risk can increase when it is combined with insulin or certain other diabetes medicines.