Empagen Tablets 25mg

Medicine Name: Empagen Tablets 25mg

✅ Empagen Tablets – Product Specification
Requires Prescription:
Yes
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Generic Name:
Empagliflozin
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Used For:
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
As monotherapy (when metformin is inappropriate or not tolerated)
As add-on therapy to other glucose-lowering medicines (e.g., insulin)
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Mechanism of Action:
Empagliflozin is a Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, which:
Inhibits glucose reabsorption in the kidneys
Reduces the renal threshold for glucose
Increases urinary glucose excretion
Lowers blood glucose levels independently of insulin
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Dosage:
Empagliflozin (exact dose as per physician’s guidance)
Taken once daily, with or without food
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Side Effects:
Frequency    Side Effects
Very Common    Hypoglycemia (when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas)
Common    Vaginal moniliasis, vulvovaginitis, balanitis, genital infections, urinary tract infection, pruritus (itching), increased urination
Uncommon    Volume depletion, dysuria (painful urination), increased serum creatinine / reduced GFR
Rare    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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Drug Interactions:
Diuretics (especially thiazide and loop types) – may increase risk of dehydration and hypotension
Other SGLT2 inhibitors – avoid duplication
Caution with any medications affecting renal function or volume status
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Indications:
Empagliflozin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for:
Monotherapy – When metformin is not tolerated or contraindicated
Add-on therapy – In combination with other antidiabetic agents including insulin, when additional glycemic control is needed
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Contraindications / When NOT to Use:
Known hypersensitivity to empagliflozin or any excipients
Severe renal impairment, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or on dialysis
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Precautions:
May cause intravascular volume contraction
Use with caution in:
Elderly
Renally impaired patients
Patients on diuretics
Those with low systolic blood pressure
Ensure hydration and monitor blood pressure
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Warnings:
Hypoglycemia Risk
Increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
Consider reducing the dose of insulin or secretagogues
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Risk of serious infections like urosepsis and pyelonephritis
Discontinue in cases of recurrent UTIs
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Not for type 1 diabetes or for DKA treatment
Stop treatment if DKA is suspected or if patient is hospitalized for surgery or acute illness
Can restart once patient stabilizes
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Pregnancy Category:
Consult your physician before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Storage (YES/NO):
Yes – Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat