{"product_id":"jardiance-empagliflozin","title":"JARDIANCE (Empagliflozin)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJARDIANCE (Empagliflozin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntidiabetic Agent; Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJARDIANCE (Empagliflozin) is indicated for the treatment of Diabetes mellitus Type 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJARDIANCE (empagliflozin) is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that reduces renal reabsorption of filtered glucose and lowers the renal threshold for glucose, and thereby increases urinary glucose excretion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Take 10mg to 25mg once daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take consistently at same time each day usually in the morning due to diuretic effect unless otherwise directed.  Monitor blood pressure when initiating due to diuretic effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore starting JARDIANCE (Empagliflozin), make sure your physician is aware of any allergies, medications you currently take, if you have kidney disease, a history of diabetic ketoacidosis, have had bariatric surgery, are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Before starting \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmpagliflozin\u003c\/span\u003e assess and correct volume status in patients with renal impairment.  Monitor for signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis such as fast breathing, dry and flushed skin, fruity-smelling breath, headache, muscle stiffness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.  Discontinue \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmpagliflozin\u003c\/span\u003e if renal impairment and\/or acute kidney injury occur.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmpagliflozin\u003c\/span\u003e can cause hypoglycemia when added to insulin secretagogues or insulin; consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue or insulin as directed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible.  However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose.  Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times.  Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C).  Protect from light.  Keep the container tightly closed.  Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrinary tract infection (due to sugar content in urine – more common in females due to shorter urethra), increased urine output, genitourinary fungal infection (more common in females), dyslipidemia, nausea, thirst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for JARDIANCE (Empagliflozin), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM","offers":[{"title":"10mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47135873368382,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47135873433918,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Jardiance10mg.jpg?v=1695134383","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/jardiance-empagliflozin","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}