Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet
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Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet is a medication prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes. This combination medicine, containing Empagliflozin 25mg + Linagliptin 5mg, helps to effectively manage high blood sugar levels. It also plays a role in reducing the risk of serious complications like heart and kidney problems often associated with type 2 diabetes.
Always take Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It's important to discuss your full medical history with your healthcare provider before starting this medication, especially if you have kidney or liver issues, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine is not suitable for treating type 1 diabetes. For detailed usage instructions and potential side effects, please refer to the specific sections.
Store Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
Uses:
- Effectively lowering high blood sugar levels.
- Reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart problems) in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
- Protecting the kidneys by reducing the risk of kidney disease progression in certain patients with type 2 diabetes.
Directions of Use
Always follow your doctor's instructions precisely when taking Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet. This medication is taken orally.
- Dosage: Typically, you will take one Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet once daily.
- Timing: It can be taken with or without food, at any time of day, but try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
- Swallow Whole: Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
- Hydration: It is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to help prevent dehydration.
- Medical Conditions: Inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, especially if you have kidney or liver problems, or a history of heart failure.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet.
- Not for Type 1 Diabetes: This medicine is not for the treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Common side effects may include:
- Frequent Urination: Due to Empagliflozin helping to remove sugar through urine.
- Increased Thirst: Related to increased urination. Ensure you drink plenty of fluids.
- Genital Yeast Infections or Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): These can occur more frequently with medications like Empagliflozin. Seek medical advice if you notice symptoms.
- Nausea or Headache: These are generally mild and temporary.
- Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): This risk is higher if Empaworth L 25/5 Tablet is taken with other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylureas. Symptoms include dizziness, sweating, confusion, and hunger.
Less common but serious side effects include:
- Dehydration
- Ketoacidosis (a serious condition where too much acid builds up in the blood)
- Kidney problems
- Severe allergic reactions
If you experience any severe or persistent side effects, or notice any new or worsening symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Always discuss concerns with your healthcare provider.
