Empatab 25 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Empatab 25 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
UNSAFE
Empatab 25 is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Empatab 25 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Empatab 25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Empatab 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Empatab 25 is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent hea...
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Uses of Empatab 25
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Empatab 25
Common
Frequent urge to urinate
Genital fungal infection
Increased thirst
Nausea
Urinary tract infection
How to use Empatab 25
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Empatab 25 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Empatab 25 works
Empatab 25 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.
What if you forget to take Empatab 25?
If you miss a dose of Empatab 25, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Empatab 25 is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, trem...
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It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: Initially, 10 mg once daily in the morning, may be increased to 25 mg once daily, if necessary for additional ...
As treatment for type 1 DM or diabetic ketoacidosis. Renal impairment (CrCl <45 mL/min), ESRD, or patients on haemodialysis. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Empagliflozin is a reversible inhibitor of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2), the main site of filtered glucose re-absorption in the renal proxi...
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Precaution
Hypotension: Before initiating Empagliflozin, volume status should be assessed and correction on hypovolemia should be made in the elderly, in patient...
Pregnancy
Based on animal data showing adverse renal effects, use not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy
Limited data...
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Interaction
Additive hypoglycaemic effect if concomitantly used w/ insulin and insulin secretagogues (e.g. sulfonylureas). Increased risk of dehydration and hypot...
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