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Jardiance 25 mg Tablet

Manufactured byBOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INDIA PVT. LTD
ContainsEmpagliflozin
₹647
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine. It is used alone or in combination with other medicines in the treatment of type II diabetes (abnormal increase in the blood sugar levels when your body cannot use the insulin it makes effectively to move sugar from the blood into the cells) in adults. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack and hospitalization due to heart failure (inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood) in adults with type II diabetes mellitus. This medicine works by removing excess sugar from the blood through the urine. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet shows side effects such as vaginal itching or discharge, infection in the bladder, frequent urination, increased thirst, low blood sugar levels, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet can be taken with food or without food. Take the medication at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor, as it can worsen your condition. Follow the instructions given by your doctor about the dose and duration of treatment. Avoid the consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it may affect your blood sugar levels. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it or if you have severe kidney conditions. It should be used with caution if you have liver problems, bladder or genital infection, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), or ketoacidosis (an excessive amount of blood acids called ketones in the blood). Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Jardiance 25 mg Tablet and alter the effects of either medicine or cause undesired effects. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as there is a lack of safety and efficacy data. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. It should be taken with caution in the elderly due to the increased risk of side effects.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Jardiance 25 mg Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Jardiance 25 mg Tablet

Bladder pain

Bloody or cloudy urine

Difficult or painful urination

Lower back pain

Blurred vision

Increased urination

Fast heartbeat

Sweating

Vaginal infection

Low blood sugar levels

Urinary tract infection

Uses of Jardiance 25 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Insulin is a hormone in the body that helps to maintain blood sugar levels. Type II Diabetes Mellitus is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes effectively to move sugar from the blood into the cells. It causes an abnormal increase in the blood sugar level. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is used along with an appropriate diet and exercise regimen to reduce blood sugar levels if you have type II diabetes. It may be used alone or in combination with other anti-diabetic medications.

Cardiovascular risk reduction and heart failure

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is used to lower the risk of heart attack and hospitalization due to heart failure (inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood) in adults with type II diabetes mellitus and established heart conditions.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Jardiance 25 mg Tablet starts to show its effect in 30-60 minutes after intake.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Jardiance 25 mg Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Jardiance 25 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of alteration in blood sugar levels.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Jardiance 25 mg Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor may weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing this medicine to you.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    It is unknown if Jardiance 25 mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Jardiance 25 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe kidney disease

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have severe kidney conditions and are undergoing dialysis (a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid by filtering your blood when your kidneys stop functioning properly). This medicine may further worsen your condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor may weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing this medicine to you.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if Jardiance 25 mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

General warnings

Ketoacidosis

Ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that causes increased levels of acids called ketones in the blood. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution as it may increase the risk of this condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Urosepsis or bladder infection

Urosepsis is a condition in which untreated urinary infection spreads to your kidney. Jardiance 25 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution in such cases, as it may increase the risk of urinary tract infections and further worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels)

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypoglycaemia (abnormally low blood sugar levels), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Use in the elderly

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you are 65 years of age or above due to the increased risk of undesired effects.

Use in children

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the scheduled dose of Jardiance 25 mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Jardiance 25 mg Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Jardiance 25 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of alteration in blood sugar levels.

Interaction with Medicine

Acetazolamide

Amlodipine

Chlorthalidone

Gatifloxacin

Disease interactions

Hypotension

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause hypotension (low blood pressure), especially in the elderly, or if you have impaired kidney function, low blood pressure, or are using diuretics (water pills).

Genital infection

Genital mycotic infection is a fungal infection in the genital area (private parts). Jardiance 25 mg Tablet may increase the risk of genital mycotic infection and should be used with caution if you have a history of such conditions.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Jardiance 25 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not break, crush, and chew the tablet. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take the medicine at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Do not change the dose or duration of use without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition or lead to other complications. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Do a regular follow-up visit so that your doctor can monitor your condition. Adapt some lifestyle changes such as eating a low-sugar and low-salt diet and indulging in physical activities. Always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract the unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken in morning

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Jardiance 25 mg Tablet works by removing excess sugar from the blood through the urine.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

SGLT-2 inhibitors, Antidiabetic agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 19 July 2022].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/204629s008lbl.pdf

nhs.uk. 2022. Empagliflozin: medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. [online] Available at: [Accessed 19 July 2022].

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/empagliflozin/

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₹647 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )