Jardiance is a remedy that contains empagliflozin, a substance indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, which helps to control blood sugar, which can be used alone or in combination with other remedies, such as metformin, thiazolidinediones, metformin plus sulfonylurea, or insulin with or without metformin with or without sulfonylurea.
This medicine is can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of pills, upon presentation of a prescription.
Jardiance treatment should be accompanied by a balanced diet and regular physical activity, in order to have better control of diabetes.
What it is for and how it works
Jardiance is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, as it contains empagliflozin, which works by reducing the reabsorption of sugar from the kidneys into the blood, thus controlling blood sugar levels, because it is eliminated in the urine. In addition, the elimination of glucose in the urine contributes to the loss of calories and consequent loss of fat and body weight.
In addition, the elimination of glucose in the urine observed with empagliflozin is accompanied by a slight increase in urinary volume and frequency, which can contribute to the reduction of blood pressure.
How to use
The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once a day. The treatment of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus should be individualized based on efficacy and tolerability. The maximum dose of 25 mg per day can be used, but it should not be exceeded.
The tablet must not be broken, opened or chewed and must be taken with water. It is essential to respect the times, doses and duration of treatment indicated by the doctor.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Jardiance are vaginal moniliasis, vulvovaginitis, balanitis and other genital infections, increased urine frequency and volume, itching, allergic skin reactions, hives, urinary tract infections, thirst and increased of a type of fat in the blood.
Who should not use
Jardiance is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and in people with certain rare inherited diseases that are incompatible with the components of the formula.
In addition, it should also not be used by pregnant women or nursing mothers without medical advice.
