Brand Jardiance (Empagliflozin) 10mg

Short Description

Jardiance 10mg is a tablet containing empagliflozin, a medicine from the SGLT2 inhibitor class. It is primarily used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes and may also be used to support treatment of heart failure or chronic kidney disease in certain patients.

What Is Jardiance 10mg?

Jardiance 10mg tablets contain empagliflozin, which belongs to a group of medicines known as SGLT2 inhibitors (sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors).

This medicine works by acting on the kidneys rather than directly on insulin production, making it different from many other diabetes treatments. Depending on the condition being treated, Jardiance may be prescribed on its own or alongside other medicines, diet, and exercise.

Beyond blood sugar management, empagliflozin has also been studied for its effects on cardiovascular and kidney outcomes, which has broadened its use in certain heart failure and chronic kidney disease cases, even in some people who do not have diabetes.

Uses

Jardiance 10mg may be prescribed to:

• Help lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise

• Reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalisation in adults with heart failure

• Reduce the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure, and cardiovascular death in adults with chronic kidney disease at risk of progression

• Reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease

  
  

The appropriate use of Jardiance for a specific condition, and the correct dose, should be determined by a healthcare professional.

How Does Jardiance Work?

Empagliflozin works by blocking a protein in the kidneys called SGLT2, which is normally responsible for reabsorbing glucose back into the bloodstream. By blocking this protein, Jardiance allows excess glucose to be removed from the body through urine instead, which lowers blood sugar levels.

This same mechanism also causes the kidneys to remove some extra salt and fluid, which is thought to contribute to its benefits for heart failure and kidney protection, separate from its blood-sugar-lowering effect.

Blood sugar improvements can generally be seen within the first few weeks of treatment, though the full benefit, particularly for heart or kidney protection, tends to develop with longer-term, consistent use.

How to Take Jardiance

Take Jardiance exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

• Usually taken once daily, in the morning

• Can be taken with or without food

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water

• Continue following any diet, exercise, or monitoring plan recommended by your healthcare provider

• Do not stop or change your dose without medical advice, even if your blood sugar or symptoms improve

  
  

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. Do not take two doses on the same day to make up for a missed one.

Important Safety Information

Before taking Jardiance, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your full medical history and all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you currently use.

Caution or closer monitoring may be needed if you have:

• Kidney or liver problems

• A history of urinary tract or genital infections

• Type 1 diabetes (Jardiance is not approved for this use)

• A tendency toward dehydration or low blood pressure

• Planned surgery or a period of reduced food or fluid intake

  
  

Jardiance may interact with certain other medicines, particularly diuretics ("water tablets") and other diabetes medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas, which can increase the risk of dehydration or low blood sugar when combined. This is not a complete list of interactions, so it's important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or combining treatments.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Jardiance is generally not recommended during pregnancy, particularly from the second trimester onward, as its effects on the developing baby are not well established. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, speak with your doctor about the most appropriate treatment options.

Breastfeeding while taking Jardiance is generally not recommended, as it is not known whether the medicine passes into breast milk and there is a possible risk to the infant's kidney development. Recommendations may vary, so discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Jardiance can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common side effects include:

• Urinary tract infections

• Genital yeast infections

• Increased urination

• Thirst

• Low blood sugar (particularly when combined with insulin or certain other diabetes medicines)

  
  

Seek prompt medical attention if you experience pain, swelling, or tenderness in the genital or rectal area (a possible sign of a rare but serious infection), symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or unusual tiredness, or signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects or warnings. Please refer to the product packaging and patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine for complete information and speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

Storage

Store Jardiance according to the instructions shown on the original product packaging.

• Keep in the original blister pack or container to protect from moisture

• Keep out of reach and sight of children

• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging