Empadi 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 900.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 450.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Empagliflozin |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title, Categories, and Description
- Empadi 25 mg Tablet
- SGLT-2 inhibitor
- Medicine to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular death in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease
- Chemical Structure: C23H27ClO7
- Molecular Formula: C23H27ClO7
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose: 10 mg once daily
- May be increased to 25 mg once daily in patients tolerating Empadi
- Take in the morning
- Can be taken with or without food
Pharmacology
- Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
- Reduces renal absorption of glucose
- Lowers the renal threshold for glucose
- Increases glucose excretion
- Contributes to reduced hyperglycemia
- Assists weight loss
- Reduces blood pressure
Interaction
- Co-administration with diuretics increases urine volume
- Co-administration with insulin or insulin secretagogues increases the risk for hypoglycemia
- SGLT2 inhibitors increase urinary glucose excretion and will lead to positive urine glucose tests
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Empagliflozin or any of its ingredients
- Severe renal impairment
- End-stage renal disease
- Dialysis
Side Effects
- Urinary tract infections
- Female genital mycotic infections
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Increased thirstiness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
- Not recommended when breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Assessment of renal function recommended prior to initiation
- Not initiated in patients with an eGFR less than 45 ml/min/1.73 m2
- No dose adjustment needed in patients with an eGFR greater than or equal to 45 ml/min/1.73 m2
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures should be employed
- Hemodialysis to remove Empadi has not been studied
Therapeutic Class
- SGLT2 inhibitors
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30° C)
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Commonly Asked Questions
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