Glipatab 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 32.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 320.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Empagliflozin |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduce risk of cardiovascular death in type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease
Pharmacology
- Sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
- Glucuretic effect
- Reduces hyperglycemia
- Assists weight loss
- Lowers blood pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose: 10 mg once daily
- Can be increased to 25 mg once daily
- Morning intake
- With or without food
Interaction
- With diuretics increases urine volume
- With insulin or insulin secretagogues increases risk for hypoglycemia
- SGLT2 inhibitors lead to positive urine glucose tests
- Interference with 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) assay
Contraindications
- History of serious hypersensitivity reaction
- 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 if benefit outweighs risk
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Assess renal function before initiation
- Not for patients with eGFR less than 45 ml/min/1.73 m²
- No dose adjustment needed for eGFR ≥45 ml/min/1.73 m²
Overdose Effects
- Employ supportive measures in case of overdose
- Non-studied removal by hemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C23H27ClO7
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