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Overview
Empagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that is FDA approved for the treatment of adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Common adverse reactions include urinary tract infections and female genital mycotic infections.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indicatios
ARDIANCE is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies (14)].
1.1 Limitation of Use
JARDIANCE is not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Dosage
The recommended dose of JARDIANCE is 10 mg once daily in the morning, taken with or without food. In patients tolerating JARDIANCE, the dose may be increased to 25 mg [see Clinical Studies (14)].
In patients with volume depletion, correcting this condition prior to initiation of JARDIANCE is recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.5), and Patient Counseling Information (17)].
2.2 Patients with Renal Impairment
Assessment of renal function is recommended prior to initiation of JARDIANCE and periodically thereafter.
JARDIANCE should not be initiated in patients with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.
No dose adjustment is needed in patients with an eGFR greater than or equal to 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.
JARDIANCE should be discontinued if eGFR is persistently less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
JARDIANCE (empagliflozin) 10 mg tablets are pale yellow, round, biconvex and bevel-edged, film-coated tablets debossed with “S 10” on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side.
JARDIANCE (empagliflozin) 25 mg tablets are pale yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “S 25” on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Empagliflozin in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Empagliflozin in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Empagliflozin in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Empagliflozin in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Empagliflozin in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
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Warnings
Description
Precautions
Description
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Empagliflozin in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Empagliflozin in the drug label.