Emglit 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Empagliflozin |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Emglit 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Diabetes Management
- Cardiovascular Health
Description
- Empagliflozin is a sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
- Recommended for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular death
- Common side effects include urinary tract infections and genital mycotic infections
Dosage
The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily, with or without food. It can be increased to 25 mg once daily in tolerant patients.
Administration
Taken in the morning
Interaction
- Co-administration with diuretics increases urine volume
- Co-administration with insulin or insulin secretagogues increases risk for hypoglycemia
- Monitoring glycemic control with urine glucose tests not recommended
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity reaction, severe renal impairment, end-stage renal disease, or dialysis
Precautions
- Assessment of renal function recommended prior to initiation and periodically thereafter
- Not initiated in patients with eGFR less than 45 ml/min/1.73 m2
Overdose Effects
Usual supportive measures should be employed
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not enough studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Not recommended for breastfeeding
Therapeutic Class
- SGLT2 Inhibitors
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30°C)
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C23H27ClO7
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