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25mg Empagliflozin (Jardiance) is a medication used primarily to manage type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in certain patients. It is a member of the SGLT2 inhibitors (Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 inhibitors) class of drugs. Here are the primary uses and benefits of Empagliflozin (Jardiance):

• Empagliflozin is used as a treatment for type 2 diabetes to help lower blood sugar levels. It works by inhibiting the SGLT2 protein in the kidneys, which reduces glucose reabsorption from the urine back into the bloodstream.
• As a result, excess glucose is excreted in the urine, helping to lower blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
• Empagliflozin is often used in combination with other diabetes medications, such as metformin, insulin, or GLP-1 receptor agonists, for better blood sugar control.

• Empagliflozin has been shown to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death, in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
• The medication is beneficial in reducing heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death, making it a valuable treatment option for patients with both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

• Empagliflozin is approved for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), regardless of whether the patient has diabetes. This includes conditions where the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively is reduced, leading to symptoms of heart failure.
• In patients with HFrEF, Empagliflozin has been shown to improve symptoms and reduce the risk of hospitalizations due to heart failure.

Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet should be taken with food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include taste changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, urinary tract infection, and yeast infections. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

• Emergency treatmentUsed when a diabetic patient is unconscious or unable to take sugar orally due to very low blood sugar