Emflozin

Emflozin

empagliflozin

Manufacturer:

Zifam Pinnacle

Distributor:

Pinnacle House
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Empagliflozin
Indications/Uses
Monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or in addition to other medicinal products as adjunct to diet & exercise in adults w/ insufficiently controlled type 2 DM.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Monotherapy & add-on combination therapy Initially 10 mg once daily, may be increased to 25 mg once daily if additional glycaemic control is needed. Max daily dose: 25 mg.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ water.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Not to be used in patients w/ type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Increased haematocrit. Complicated UTIs. Patients w/ known CV disease, on antihypertensive therapy w/ history of hypotension or ≥75 yr. Increased risk of vol-depletion in patient ≥75 yr. Assess renal function prior to & periodically during treatment. Monitor vol status & electrolytes. Counsel patients on routine preventive foot care. +ve test for glucose in urine. Not be initiated in patients w/ eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or CrCl <60 mL/min; ESRD or on dialysis. Not recommended in severe hepatic impairment. Hepatic injury. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation. Childn & adolescents. Not recommended in elderly ≥85 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Hypotension; ketoacidosis; acute kidney injury & renal impairment; urosepsis & pyelonephritis; hypoglycemia; genital mycotic infections; increased LDL-C.
Drug Interactions
May add to the effect of thiazide & loop diuretics & may increase risk of dehydration & hypotension. May increase risk of hypoglycaemia w/ insulin & insulin secretagogues eg, sulphonylureas. Potential risk of decreased efficacy w/ UGT inducers.
MIMS Class
Antidiabetic Agents
ATC Classification
A10BK03 - empagliflozin ; Belongs to the class of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Used in the treatment of diabetes.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Emflozin FC tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Emflozin FC tab 25 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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