Fixed Dose Combination of Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Tablets
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is prescribed to control high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus for adult patients above 18 years of age.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Composition :-
• Empagliflozin 10 mg and Linagliptin 5 mg tablets for oral administration only.
• Empagliflozin 25 mg and Linagliptin 5 mg tablets for oral administration only.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Brands Name :-
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Uses :-
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is an antidiabetic medicine. Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is used to control type 2 diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar levels) in adult patients above 18 years of age.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin can be used in patients whose blood sugar level is not satisfactorily controlled by diet and work out, and who cannot tolerate metformin (another antidiabetic medicine).
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is used to reduce the risk of cardiac death in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is used alone and in combination with other drugs to control blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is not indicated for use in patients with type1 diabetes.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin should not be used for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Dosage :-
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is a prescription medicine. Take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin as directed by your doctor.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin can be taken with or without food, and should be swallowed whole and tablets must not be split, crushed, or chewed before swallowing.
Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor.
Neverr self-medicate or change the dosage without a doctor's advice.
Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin on regular schedule.
Always take the tablet even if you feel well or your blood sugar level is under control.
Do not stop taking without your doctor's advice. Otherwise, your blood sugar level may rise again. Do not stop taking Empagliflozin and Linagliptin without asking your doctor.
Because the treatment of diabetes is lifelong.
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Empagliflozin and Linagliptin can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Cough,
• Nausea,
• Vomiting,
• Constipation,
• Genital fungal infection,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Empagliflozin and Linagliptin Works :-
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin :
• Empagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (sglt2) inhibitors drug. Empagliflozin lowers blood sugar by reducing excess glucose in the urine by the kidneys.
• Linagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors drug. Linagliptin works by increasing the release of insulin (insulin that helps control blood sugar levels). Which helps in reducing the level of blood sugar. Linagliptin also increases the activity of glucagon-like peptide-1, which regulates blood sugar levels.
Thus, Empagliflozin and Linagliptin that control high blood sugar levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Precautions Warnings :-
• Do not take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin, if you are allergic to Empagliflozin and Linagliptin.
• Type 1 Diabetes : Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is not suggested for use in patients with type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes).
• Drinking of alcohol is not suggested during treatment with Empagliflozin and Linagliptin due to the grown risk of critical adverse effects.
• Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is not suggested for use in children and adolescents since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
• Before taking Empagliflozin and Linagliptin, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or an infection in the urinary tract or if you are taking (diuretic) pills.
• Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is not intended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Pregnant or lactating women should also consult their doctor before taking Empagliflozin and Linagliptin.
• Blood pressure patients, low-salt diet and low blood pressure patients.
• High cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia), patients with a history of urinary tract infection, and people 65 years or older
• Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking Empagliflozin and Linagliptin as it may increase the risk of some sideeffects.
• Continue to take medicine regularly - treatment for diabetes is lifelong.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose. And one should try to take it at the same time every day.
• Do not stop taking Empagliflozin and Linagliptin without asking your
diabetologist doctor otherwise blood sugar may increase.
• Regularly monitor your blood sugar level while taking Empagliflozin and Linagliptin.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Empagliflozin & Linagliptin,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
FAQs :-
What is Empagliflozin and Linagliptin?
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic drug, Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Empagliflozin and Linagliptin is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How should Empagliflozin and Linagliptin be taken?
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin can be taken with food or without food. Always try to take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin on regular schedule. Always take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin even if you feel well or your blood sugar level is under control. Do not stop taking without your doctor's advice.
What are the side effects of Empagliflozin and Linagliptin?
Empagliflozin and Linagliptin can cause some side effects such as, urinary tract infection, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), cough, cold, nausea, vomiting, constipation and gnital fungal infection,. Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time.
What if I forget to take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin?
If you miss a dose of Empagliflozin and Linagliptin, take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Empagliflozin and Linagliptin on regular schedule.