INTRODUCTION ABOUT JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET

JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET is a combination of Empagliflozin and Metformin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET is indicated for the management of type II diabetes mellitus in addition to diet and exercise among adults who remain unresponsive to therapy with either metformin alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines.   

JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET can also be used in combination with other medicines (including insulin) to achieve better control of blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition in which the body does not make enough insulin or the produced insulin does not work well. Symptoms include excessive urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.

Along management with JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET as it could aggravate your existing disease condition.    

Management with JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET must be discontinued for a short time, if you have any conditions that may be associated with dehydration (such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, exposure to heat or less fluid intake). During management with JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET, your doctor will check your kidney function at least once a year or more frequently especially if you are elderly.

For diabetic patients, it is recommended to check their foot regularly and adhere to any other advice regarding foot care given by your doctor. JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, including children and adolescents (aged less than 18 years) due to lack of safety data.

The most common side effects of taking JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET are hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, change in taste or dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET

• To manage type II diabetes mellitus in addition to diet and exercise among adults who remain unresponsive to therapy with either metformin alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines

HOW JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET WORKS

JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET effectively reduces blood glucose levels, where empagliflozin acts by blocking the activity of a protein called sodium glucose co-transporter 2, which is responsible for the tubular reabsorption of glucose into the blood stream and metformin acts by reducing the amount of glucose released into the blood stream by the liver, thus helps in reducing blood glucose levels.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET without informing your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of these medicines:

• diuretics (medicines used to increase urine output) Ex. furosemide, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
• other medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, glipizide, glyburide, glimepiride)
• cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers)
• verapamil, ranolazine (used to manage chest pain)
• dolutegravir (used to manage HIV infection)
• trimethoprim (used to manage bacterial infection)
• isavuconazole (used to manage fungal infection)
• crizotinib, olaparib, vandetanib (used to manage certain forms of cancer)
• bronchodilators (used to manage asthma) Ex. salbutamol, salmeterol, formoterol, ipratropium
• corticosteroids (used to manage inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone, prednisolone
• medicines used to manage pain and inflammation (such as ibuprofen and celecoxib)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. captopril, enalapril, losartan, valsartan)
• medicines containing alcohol (such as cough syrup)
• iodinated contrast agents (used during an X-ray or scan)
• lithium (used to manage mental illness)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET, contact your doctor immediately or go to a nearest hospital straight away as it could lead to a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis. Symptoms of lactic acidosis might include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain with muscle cramps, decreased heartbeat, general weakness with severe tiredness, difficulty in breathing or reduced body temperature.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep JARDIANCE MET 12.5/1000MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature