Jardiance

Details

---

Purpose

Empagliflozin 10mg, 25mg tablets are used for the treatment

• Of diabetes mellitus
• Controlling of blood pressure
• Of kidney problems
• Blindness
• Nerve problems

The medication comes under the brand name of Jardiance. By this name,It is available in the market.

 

How does it work?

Empagliflozin 10mg, 25mg tablets works by increasing the removal of sugars from the kidney.  The active ingredients of these tablets act on the sugars present in the kidney and thus helps in the removal of sugars.

 

Measures and precautions

1. Jardiance tablets are prescribed by the doctor to control the sugar levels in the diabetic patient’s body.
2. Before consuming the tablets, read the instructions carefully about the usage of the pills.
3. Consume the empagliflozin 10mg, 25mg tablets orally through the mouth.
4. The doses are based on the medical conditions of the patients. The drug response is recorded for determining the dose.
5. The Jardiance tablets are taken with or without food. They are food-independent.
6. To get better results, the pills should be taken at a fixed time daily as directed by the concerned doctor.
7. Before starting the doses of empagliflozin 10mg, 25mg tablets, do tell your doctor about any allergies you have. The medicine does contain some inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions. So be aware of it.
8. Avoid or limit the usage of alcohol with the consumption of these Jardiance tablets. The excess use of alcohol can increase the risk of developing low blood sugar and high ketone level.
9. During the pregnancy, the pills are only consumed when needed.
10. Avoid sharing the medications with others as it has chances of infection.
11. If the side-effects prolong for a longer time, then do consult the doctor immediately.
12. Use the tablets with a well-maintained diet and doctor-approved exercises to yield better results.

 

Side-effects

• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Frequent urination
• Urinary tract infections
• Painful urination
• Kidney problems
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Trouble in breathing
• Vomiting
• Bloody urine
• Itching
• Swelling
• Low blood pressure
• Sweating
• Fast heartbeats
• Dehydration
• Dry mouth
• Fainting

 

Storage

The tablets should be kept at room temperature away from direct sunlight and moisture. Do not keep the medication in the bathroom. Do store the tablets away from children and other pets. Do not try to flush the medications unless it is instructed to do so.  Avoid using the tablets when expired. Do not try to use the tablets when not needed. It maximizes the chances of side-effects.