Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet 10

Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet interacts with the following medicines:

• Insulin and insulin secretagogues: If you combine this medicine with insulin or insulin secretagogues like sulfonylurea, for example, glimepiride or glibenclamide, there could be an increased risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia). Your doctor might need to adjust your dose.

• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: Certain medicines such as acetazolamide, used mainly in glaucoma treatment, can interact with Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet and potentially increase the risk of lactic acidosis. Regular monitoring might be needed.

• Medicines affecting metformin clearance: Some medicines such as ranolazine (for chest pain), vandetanib (for thyroid cancer), dolutegravir (for HIV), and cimetidine (for heartburn) can reduce the clearance of metformin from your body. This might lead to higher levels of metformin in your blood.

Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet interacts with certain foods:

• High-fat meals: Consuming high-fat meals while taking this medicine could slow down the absorption of empagliflozin, one of the active ingredients. This can slightly reduce its effectiveness.

Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet interacts with the following diseases:

• Renal Impairment: If you have kidney problems or severe renal impairment, you should avoid taking this medicine as it can worsen your condition.

• Liver Disease: This medicine may not be suitable if you have liver disease, as metformin is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment.

• Heart Failure: Those with acute congestive heart failure should exercise caution as there's a potential risk of lactic acidosis, a serious medical condition, due to metformin.

Your doctor will prescribe the right dosage of Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet for you. This varies depending on factors like your condition's severity and how you respond to the medicine. Always stick to the prescribed dose and never change it without consulting your doctor.

Overdosing on Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet could potentially lead to symptoms like nausea and increased urination. If you've taken more than your prescribed dose, inform your doctor.

If you forget to take your Jardiance Met 12.5mg/1000mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and follow your usual schedule. Don't increase your dose without talking to your doctor first.