Generic Name : EMPAGLIFLOZIN ABSTRACT – Empagliflozin is a medication drug that is generally used to control blood sugar...
Empagliflozin
Empagliflozin is a medication drug that is generally used to control blood sugar levels in patients that are suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. Apart from being a drug that expels excess glucose via the kidneys and the bloodstream, Empagliflozin is a prescription drug that is used to lower risks of strokes or heart conditions such as an attack/heart failure in patients that suffer from diabetic conditions as well as heart conditions. This drug is classified as an SGLT-2 Inhibitor.
DOSAGE –
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- Empagliflozin is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- This drug is to be consumed orally with or without food.
- Cooperate with exercise and diet plans that accompany the consumption of this drug.
- General Adult Dosage available:
Oral – 10mg orally once a day (initial dose)
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- Upto 25mg orally once a day (maintenance dose)
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Bladder infections
- Vaginal yeast infection/irritations
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Difficulties in urinating
- Dehydration
- High acidity levels within the blood
- Severe nausea and vomiting
- Severe bladder infection
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
Empagliflozin has major interactions with Gatifloxacin.
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acebutolol
- Albuterol
- Alfuzosin
- Aliskiren
- Amiloride
- Amprenavir
- Benazepril
- Bumetanide
- Candesartan
- Clozapine
- Doxazosin
- Estradiol
- Ethanol
- Ethaverine
- Fosinopril
- Furosemide
- Guanfacine
- Hydrocortisone
- Insulin
- Iloperidol
- Labetalol
- Losartan
Empagliflozin has moderate interactions with 325 different drugs.
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