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Composition:

EMPAGLIFLOZIN-25MG

Uses:

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Glempa 25 Tablet 10's are as follows: <br/>• Management of Type 2 diabetes: Glempa 25 Tablet 10's helps to manage type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and improving glycemic control.<br/> • Cardiovascular benefits: Glempa 25 Tablet 10's also offers cardiovascular benefits by reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.<br/>• Weight management: Glempa 25 Tablet 10's can aid in weight loss by causing the body to excrete excess glucose through urine, leading to a reduction in body weight.<br/>• Renal protection: Glempa 25 Tablet 10's may be involved in protecting kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes, slowing the progression of diabetic kidney disease.<br/>• Lowering blood pressure: Glempa 25 Tablet 10's can also help in lowering blood pressure levels, providing additional benefits for patients with diabetes and hypertension.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Glempa 25 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body. 
  • Glempa 25 Tablet 10's does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia.
  • In the prediabetic condition, Glempa 25 Tablet 10's is the only recommended treatment available. 
  • Glempa 25 Tablet 10's also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (Diabetic Neuropathy) or even loss of a foot.
  • Glempa 25 Tablet 10's also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

FAQs

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's is used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control your blood sugar levels.

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's contains empagliflozin, which blocks the sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) enzyme in the kidney's proximal tubules. It lowers renal reabsorption of glucose and increases urine excretion of glucose via inhibiting SGLT2. As a result, it lowers blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Yes, Glempa 25 Tablet 10's can cause a minor upset of the stomach. However, do not stop taking it. Discuss with your doctor in case of severe stomach upset.

If you feel thirsty after taking Glempa 25 Tablet 10's, it may be because of dehydration as Glempa 25 Tablet 10's can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids, if even then you feel thirsty please consult your doctor.

If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.

In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar levels in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

Lactic acidosis is a rare but life-threatening condition when there is too much lactic acid build up in the bloodstream. Long term intake of Glempa 25 Tablet 10's may lead to lactic acidosis when cells get deprived of oxygen levels. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include the burning sensation of the muscle, muscle ache, fast breathing, nausea, and stomach pain. Immediately contact the doctor about this complication.

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's should be avoided in patients who are allergic to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should be avoided in patients suffering from moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. It is also not advised to use this drug if you drink too much alcohol. Make sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have been affected by diabetes, you should have a test of HbA1c once in three months.

No. Till date there is no clinical evidence that states that Glempa 25 Tablet 10's affects fertility in either men or women.

Hypoglycaemia refers to low blood sugar levels. The symptoms of hypoglycaemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness.

No. Glempa 25 Tablet 10's is only prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes, also called 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's should be swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's should not be discontinued without a doctor's consultation. Stopping Glempa 25 Tablet 10's might increase blood sugar levels.

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's can be used with other diabetes medicines if prescribed by the doctor.

Taking Glempa 25 Tablet 10's with other anti-diabetic medicines may cause hypoglycaemia. Symptoms include headache, excessive hunger, sweating, shaking, confusion, and fast heart rate. Carry glucose biscuits or candy and consume them if you experience these symptoms.

A haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It helps measure the amount of blood glucose attached to haemoglobin. It is used to monitor your condition and check how well you've been able to control your blood sugar levels.

Glempa 25 Tablet 10's may add to the diuretic effects of furosemide, increasing the risk of dehydration, kidney problems, and low blood pressure. This may cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Before starting Glempa 25 Tablet 10's, consult the doctor if you are taking furosemide.

Side effects of Glempa 25 Tablet 10's include thrush (genital yeast infection), passing more urine than usual, itching, rash or red skin, thirst, and constipation.