Glipatab 25mg Tablet

✔️ Uses:

• Type 2 Diabetes

✔️ How does Glipatab 25mg Tablet work?

Glipatab 25mg Tablet blocks kidney protein (SGLT2), removing blood sugar through the urine, lowering blood sugar levels, protecting the heart, and relieving symptoms.

✔️ Side Effects of Glipatab 25mg Tablet

• Thrush (fungal infection)
• Pain or a burning feeling when you pee
• Peeing more than normal
• Mild skin rash or itchy skin

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Empagliflozin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
• It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
• It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
• Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.
• It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
• Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
• Continuously take Empagliflozin, even if blood sugar seems controlled.
• If you miss a dose, don't compensate with more; consult your doctor. Have regular, small meals; avoid extended fasting. Watch for hypoglycemia signs like sweating, dizziness, and thirst; keep candies, glucose biscuits, and honey/sugar for emergencies, and contact your doctor. Essential during travels too.

✔️ Indication

Glipatab 25mg Tablet, an antidiabetic medicine when combined with a proper diet and exercise, works as a therapeutic routine for treating patients suffering from type 2 diabetes.

✔️ Pharmacology

Empagliflozin reversibly inhibits SGLT2, which reabsorbs glucose in renal tubules. This lessens glucose reabsorption, lowers renal glucose threshold, and boosts glucose excretion in urine, reducing blood sugar levels.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Glipatab 25mg Tablet

The recommended dose of Empagliflozin is 10 mg daily, in the morning, with/without food. Can increase to 25 mg if tolerated. Address low volume before starting. For overdose, contact a doctor or hospital. If missed, take as remembered; if near the next dose, skip. Don't double dose.

✔️ Interaction

Prior to using Glipatab 25mg Tablet, notify your doctor if you're on these meds:

1. Diuretics (for blood pressure, fluid) like Furosemide, Chlorthalidone
2. Sulphonylureas (for high sugar) like Glimepiride, Glyburide

✔️ Contraindications

If you are allergic to empagliflozin or any other ingredient of Glipatab 25mg Tablet.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Empagliflozin's effects on pregnant women aren't well-studied. Only use during pregnancy if benefits outweigh fetal risks. Its presence in human milk isn't known; not recommended for breastfeeding.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

Prior to taking Glipatab 25mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you:

• Have type 1 diabetes (no insulin production)
• Could face dehydration risks (nausea, diarrhea, fever, reduced intake)
• Experienced severe urinary tract infection with fever
• Had necrotizing fasciitis of perineum or Fournier’s gangrene (pain, swelling, redness in genital area)

For pediatrics: Glipatab 25mg Tablet isn't generally advised for those under 18. Consult doctor.

For geriatrics: Elderly (above 75) should consult a doctor due to limited experience.

✔️ Storage Conditions

• Store Glipatab 25mg Tablet below 30°C in a cool dry place.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.