{"product_id":"empagli-tablets-10mg","title":"Empagli Tablets 10mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicine Name: Empagli Tablets 10mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🩺 Empagli Tablets – Product Specification Sheet\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🔖 Requires Prescription\u003cbr\u003e✅ Yes\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e💊 Generic Name\u003cbr\u003eEmpagliflozin (SGLT2 Inhibitor)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚕️ Used For\u003cbr\u003eType 2 Diabetes Mellitus\u003cbr\u003eAs monotherapy when metformin is not tolerated\u003cbr\u003eAs add-on therapy with other antidiabetic agents including insulin\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚙️ Mechanism of Action\u003cbr\u003eEmpagliflozin inhibits Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney\u003cbr\u003eReduces renal glucose reabsorption, lowers renal glucose threshold\u003cbr\u003eIncreases urinary glucose excretion, thereby reducing plasma glucose levels independently of insulin\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e💉 Dosage\u003cbr\u003eAs prescribed by a physician\u003cbr\u003eMay be used as monotherapy or in combination\u003cbr\u003eAdjust dose based on renal function and glycemic response\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Side Effects\u003cbr\u003eFrequency    Side Effects\u003cbr\u003eVery Common    Hypoglycemia (especially with sulphonylurea or insulin)\u003cbr\u003eCommon    Genital infections (e.g. vulvovaginitis, balanitis), UTI, pruritus, polyuria\u003cbr\u003eUncommon    Volume depletion, dysuria, elevated creatinine\/reduced GFR\u003cbr\u003eRare    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🔄 Drug Interactions\u003cbr\u003eDiuretics, especially thiazides and loop diuretics → may increase risk of dehydration and hypotension\u003cbr\u003eOther SGLT2 inhibitors → avoid duplication\u003cbr\u003eUse caution in combination with insulin or sulphonylureas due to hypoglycemia risk\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e📌 Indications\u003cbr\u003e✅ Monotherapy\u003cbr\u003eFor patients intolerant to metformin where diet and exercise alone are insufficient\u003cbr\u003e✅ Add-On Therapy\u003cbr\u003eWith other antidiabetic medications (e.g. insulin, metformin) when glycemic control is not achieved\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🚫 Contraindications (When Not to Use)\u003cbr\u003eKnown hypersensitivity to empagliflozin or formulation components\u003cbr\u003eSevere renal impairment, end-stage renal disease, or patients on dialysis\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Precautions\u003cbr\u003eIncreased risk of volume depletion and symptomatic hypotension, particularly in:\u003cbr\u003eElderly patients\u003cbr\u003ePatients with renal impairment\u003cbr\u003eThose with low systolic BP\u003cbr\u003ePatients on diuretics\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Warnings\u003cbr\u003eHypoglycemia\u003cbr\u003eRisk increased when combined with insulin or sulphonylureas\u003cbr\u003eConsider dose reduction of insulin or secretagogue if combined\u003cbr\u003eUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs)\u003cbr\u003eMay increase risk of serious UTIs (e.g. pyelonephritis, urosepsis)\u003cbr\u003eMonitor and discontinue if infections recur\u003cbr\u003eDiabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)\u003cbr\u003eNot indicated for type 1 diabetes or DKA\u003cbr\u003eDiscontinue immediately if DKA is suspected\u003cbr\u003eTemporarily interrupt in cases of surgery, hospitalization, or acute illness\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e👶 Pregnancy Category\u003cbr\u003eAlways consult a physician before use in pregnancy\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e📦 Storage Required\u003cbr\u003e✅ Yes\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from direct light, heat, and moisture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wellness Hospital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336121606475,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5711\/6491\/files\/24746.webp?v=1757313957","url":"https:\/\/wellnesspharmacy.pk\/products\/empagli-tablets-10mg","provider":"The Wellness Hospital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}