Empagli 10mg Tablet contains empagliflozin 10mg, an SGLT2 inhibitor used primarily to help control blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose from the body through urine.

Empagliflozin is also used in appropriate patients to reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure and cardiovascular complications, and to help slow the progression of certain chronic kidney disease. Its use depends on the patient's medical condition and doctor's assessment.

Uses

• Management of type 2 diabetes
• Helps lower blood glucose levels
• Reduces the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in appropriate patients
• Helps reduce certain cardiovascular risks
• May help slow progression of chronic kidney disease in eligible patients

Benefits

• Helps control blood sugar levels
• Works independently of insulin secretion
• Promotes removal of excess glucose through urine
• May provide cardiovascular benefits in appropriate patients
• May provide kidney-protective benefits in certain patients

Dosage

• Take Empagli 10mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The usual starting dose of empagliflozin for type 2 diabetes is 10mg once daily.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Take it at approximately the same time each day.
• Drink adequate fluids unless your doctor has advised fluid restriction.
• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Increased urination
• Increased thirst
• Genital fungal infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Dehydration
• Dizziness

Rare but serious side effects include diabetic ketoacidosis, severe dehydration, serious genital infections, and kidney problems. Seek urgent medical attention for persistent nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, difficulty breathing, confusion, or severe genital pain/swelling.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, low blood pressure, recurrent urinary or genital infections, or a history of diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Monitor blood glucose as recommended.
• Inform your doctor before major surgery or prolonged fasting, as empagliflozin may need to be temporarily stopped.
• Maintain adequate hydration.
• If you use insulin or sulfonylureas, the risk of low blood sugar may increase.
• Empagliflozin is not intended to treat type 1 diabetes.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

FAQs

Q1: What is Empagli 10mg Tablet used for?

Empagli 10mg contains empagliflozin and is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. It can also provide heart and kidney benefits in appropriate patients.

Q2: How does Empagli 10mg work?

It blocks the SGLT2 protein in the kidneys, reducing glucose reabsorption and causing excess glucose to be removed through urine.

Q3: Can Empagli 10mg cause increased urination?

Yes. Increased urination is an expected effect because the medicine causes additional glucose and water to be eliminated through urine.

Q4: Can Empagli 10mg cause low blood sugar?

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

Q5: Should I stop Empagli before surgery?

Empagliflozin is generally stopped temporarily before major surgery or prolonged fasting to reduce the risk of ketoacidosis. Follow your doctor's specific instructions.