Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood to become too high. It's a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups to lead a normal life.

Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet contains Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Linagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help regulate blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin release, particularly after meals. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.

Not everyone who is taking Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet will get these side effects. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as frequent urination, dizziness, or light-headedness. To reduce the risk of dizziness and light-headedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens (if your blood sugar is too high or too low).

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to empagliflozin or linagliptin; or have other allergies. Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, limb loss, and sexual dysfunction. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

• Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. • It is recommended to take Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet once daily in the morning or as advised by your doctor. • Swallow Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

• Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet helps treat type 2 diabetes, along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. It works by removing excess sugar from the body through urine.
• It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels in your body after a meal.
• Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.
• This medicine is also used to treat chronic kidney disease in adults with reduced kidney function. It helps protect your kidneys from losing their function, which may help some people live longer.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to empagliflozin or Linagliptin; or have any other allergies. Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Please inform your doctor if you have heart disease. Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet . It may be harder to control your blood sugar when your body is stressed (such as when you have a fever, infection, injury, or surgery). Also, if you eat less or cannot eat due to these conditions or any illness, this can lead to other side effects while taking this medication. Consult your doctor because this may require changing your treatment plan and medications. Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription, nonprescription, and herbal products).

Store Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet at room temperature. You are advised not to chew, crush or break the medicine. Keep the medicine out of reach of children. Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as it can cause undesirable effects. It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date. Be alert for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, fast heartbeat, shivering, intense thirst, or frequent urination. If you experience any of these symptoms, take honey or sugar candies right away.