Empavic 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 750.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Empagliflozin |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduction of cardiovascular death in type 2 diabetes mellitus with established cardiovascular disease
Pharmacology
- SGLT-2 inhibitor
- Reduces renal absorption of glucose
- Contributes to reduced hyperglycaemia
- Assists in weight loss
- Lowers blood pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose: 10 mg once daily in the morning
- Can be taken with or without food
- Dose may be increased to 25 mg once daily in tolerant patients
- Correction of volume depletion prior to initiation is recommended
Interactions
- Diuretics can result in increased urine volume
- Co-administration with insulin or insulin secretagogues increases risk of hypoglycemia
- Monitoring glycemic control with urine glucose tests is not recommended
- Interferes with 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) assay for glycemic control
Contraindications
- History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to Empagliflozin or 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
- Inadequate studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Assessment of renal function prior to initiation and periodically thereafter
- Not initiated in patients with eGFR less than 45 ml/min/1.73 m^2
- No dose adjustment needed in patients with eGFR greater than or equal to 45 ml/min/1.73 m^2
Overdose Effects
- Usual supportive measures recommended
- Removal of Empavic by hemodialysis not studied
Therapeutic Class
- Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30°C)
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C23H27ClO7
Common Questions about Empavic 10 mg Tablet
- SGLT-2 inhibitor for reducing glucose reabsorption from kidney
- Improving glycemic control in adults
- Unsafe to use during pregnancy
- Probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding
- Cautious use in patients with underlying kidney disease
- No dose adjustment needed for mild to moderate liver disease
Quick Tips
- Used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar
- May cause dehydration, drink plenty of water
- May cause hypoglycemia, carry sugary food or fruit juice
- Can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections, practice good hygiene
- Monitor blood sugar regularly while taking
- Inform doctor if experiencing certain symptoms