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Generic: Empagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride

Form: Tablet 5mg+500mg

Indication

Indicated for the treatment of adults with Type 2 Dabetes Mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

Administration

The dosage should be adjusted according to effectiveness and tolerability. Take this combination twice a day, with meals. To reduce the gastrointestinal side effects associated with Metformin Hydrochloride, dose escalation should be gradual. The maximum recommended daily dose of Metformin Hydrochloride is 2000 mg, while Empagliflozin is 25 mg.

Adult Dose

The standard starting dose for empagliflozin + metformin hydrochloride is 5 mg of empagliflozin and 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride once daily. The dose can be gradually increased to a maximum of 25 mg of empagliflozin and 2,000 mg of metformin hydrochloride per day.

Child Dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under the age of 18 has not been established.

Renal Dose

Before starting this combination with a renally impaired patient, assess their renal function.In patients with an eGFR below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 is contraindicated.

Contraindication

•Type 1 diabetes •Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) •Severe kidney disease (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) •Severe liver disease •Heart failure •Active bladder infection •Recent surgery or major trauma •Hypersensitivity to empagliflozin or metformin hydrochloride History of lactic acidosis. • History of urinary tract infections or genital yeast infections •Risk of dehydration •Elderly patients

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take __NAME__ in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole. Don't chew, crush, or break it. __NAME__ should be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

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What if you forget to take __NAME__ ?

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Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume __NAME__ with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should not be used during pregnancy.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should not be used during breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause dizziness or orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up), which can impair ability to drive.

Safety Advice

It is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking __NAME__ before starting treatment. __NAME__ should not be given to patients with serious kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may not be suitable for patients with severe liver impairment.