CompositionEmpaone 10 Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults and to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in those with established type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It contains empagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor.
Empagliflozin works by blocking SGLT2, a protein in the kidney that normally reabsorbs glucose back into the blood, so more glucose is passed out in the urine instead, which lowers blood sugar and has demonstrated significant reduction in cardiovascular mortality in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Take this tablet with or without food, exactly as your doctor prescribes, and drink enough fluids through the day, since this medicine increases how much you urinate.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice deep, laboured breathing, nausea, vomiting or unusual tiredness even when your blood sugar reading is not very high, as this can be a sign of a rare but serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. Report any burning on passing urine or genital itching promptly.
