Empagliflozin/ Metformin

Tablet:

• 5mg/ 500mg
• 5mg/ 1000mg
• 12.5mg/ 500mg
• 12.5mg/ 1000mg

• Take orally twice daily with meals to minimize gastrointestinal side effects (from metformin).
• Ensure adequate hydration to avoid dehydration, a common side effect of empagliflozin

• Empagliflozin (SGLT2 Inhibitor): It reduces glucose reabsorption by the kidneys, increasing urinary glucose excretion and lowering blood glucose levels.

• Metformin (Biguanide): It reduces hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal glucose absorption, and improves insulin sensitivity.

• Gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain)
• Risk of lactic acidosis
• Increased urination
• UTI
• Genital infections
• Dehydration

• Lactic acidosis
• Ketoacidosis
• Hypoglycemia
• Acute kidney injury
• Hypotension

• Prednisolone
• Furosemide
• Baclofen
• Insulin
• Gliclazide