Description
Jardiance 25 mg – Empagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Health
Jardiance 25 mg contains Empagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces the risk of hospitalization and cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure or chronic kidney disease. Jardiance works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine.
Key Benefits:
- Helps control blood glucose in type 2 diabetes
- Reduces risk of cardiovascular complications
- Promotes weight loss and lowers blood pressure
- Once-daily oral tablet with or without food
- Protects kidney function in diabetic patients
How to Use:
Take one tablet of Jardiance 25 mg once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole with water. Do not crush or chew. Follow your doctor’s prescription carefully.
Precautions:
- Not for use in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, urinary infections, or are dehydrated
- May increase the risk of genital or urinary tract infections
- Stay well-hydrated while taking this medicine
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice
Storage Instructions:
Store at room temperature below 30°C. Keep in original packaging away from moisture and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Jardiance 25 mg used for?
Jardiance 25 mg is used to treat type 2 diabetes and reduce cardiovascular risks in people with heart failure or chronic kidney disease.
2. Can Jardiance be used for weight loss?
Weight loss may occur as a secondary benefit due to glucose excretion, but Jardiance is not approved specifically for weight loss.
3. Is Jardiance safe for kidney patients?
Jardiance may help protect kidney function in diabetic patients. However, it should not be used in those with severe renal impairment without doctor’s advice.
4. How long does Jardiance take to work?
You may begin seeing lower blood sugar within days, but full cardiovascular and renal benefits typically develop over weeks to months of consistent use.
5. What are the common side effects of Jardiance?
Common side effects include urinary tract infections, increased urination, dehydration, and genital fungal infections. Stay hydrated and maintain hygiene.
6. Can Jardiance be taken with other diabetes medications?
Yes, it is often prescribed alongside metformin, insulin, or other oral antidiabetics. Your doctor will adjust doses to avoid hypoglycemia.
7. Should Jardiance be taken in the morning or evening?
It can be taken at any time of day, preferably at the same time daily. Morning is generally preferred to reduce nighttime urination.
