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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

EMPAGLIFLOZIN-10MG

Uses:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits:

Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body. Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia. In the prediabetic condition, Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's is the only recommended treatment available. Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (Diabetic Nephropathy), blindness (Diabetic Retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (Diabetic Neuropathy) or even loss of foot! Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

FAQs

Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's contains empagliflozin, which blocks the sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) enzyme in the kidney's proximal tubules. It lowers renal reabsorption of glucose and increases urine excretion of glucose via inhibiting SGLT2. As a result, it lowers blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Yes, Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's can cause a minor upset of the stomach. However, do not stop taking it. Discuss with your doctor in case of severe stomach upset.

If you feel thirsty after taking Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's, it may be because of dehydration as Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids, if even then you feel thirsty please consult your doctor.

If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.

In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar levels in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

Lactic acidosis is a rare but life-threatening condition when there is too much lactic acid build up in the bloodstream. Long term intake of Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's may lead to lactic acidosis when cells get deprived of oxygen levels. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include the burning sensation of the muscle, muscle ache, fast breathing, nausea, and stomach pain. Immediately contact the doctor about this complication.

Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's should be avoided in patients who are allergic to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should be avoided in patients suffering from moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. It is also not advised to use this drug if you drink too much alcohol. Make sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have been affected by diabetes, you should have a test of HbA1c once in three months.

No. Till date there is no clinical evidence that states that Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's affects fertility in either men or women.

Hypoglycaemia refers to low blood sugar levels. The symptoms of hypoglycaemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness.

No. Empaglyn 10 Tablet 10's is only prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes, also called 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes.