Emazid 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 400.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Empagliflozin |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Emazid 25 mg Tablet
- SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Medicine
Dosage
Recommended dose is 10 mg once daily, may be increased to 25 mg once daily
Administration
Taken in the morning, with or without food
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduction of cardiovascular death in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease
Pharmacology
Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
Interaction
- Diuretics resulted in increased urine volume
- Co-administration with insulin or insulin secretagogues increases risk for hypoglycemia
- Positive urine glucose test not recommended for monitoring glycemic control
- Interference with 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) assay for monitoring glycemic control
Contraindications
History of serious hypersensitivity reaction, severe renal impairment, end-stage renal disease, or dialysis
Side Effects
- Urinary tract infections
- Female genital mycotic infections
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Increased thirstiness
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions
Assessment of renal function recommended prior to initiation
Overdose Effects
Usual supportive measures should be employed
Therapeutic Class
Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Storage Conditions
Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30°C), protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C23H27ClO7
- Chemical Structure Image: [Link to chemical structure image]
Commonly Asked Questions
- Used to improve glycemic control in adults
- May be unsafe to use during pregnancy
- Probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding
- Should be used cautiously in patients with underlying kidney disease
- No dose adjustment needed for patients with mild to moderate liver disease
Quick Tips
- Used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar
- May cause dehydration or increased urination, drink plenty of water
- May cause hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol
- Can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections, practice good hygiene
- Monitor blood sugar regularly while taking
- Inform doctor immediately if experienced certain symptoms