What is Jardiance?
Jardiance is a brand-name prescription medication used to manage high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The generic name is empagliflozin. A generic equivalent is not yet available for sale. It is available as an oral tablet in strengths of 10 mg and 25 mg.
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What is the dosage of Jardiance?
Jardiance is administered as a 10 mg dose once daily in the morning, with or without food. The dose may be increased to 25 mg once daily depending on the response to treatment and how well the medication is tolerated. Those with kidney problems may be recommended to avoid this medication or started on a lower dosage.
How Jardiance works?
Jardiance is in a class of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It works by blocking the reabsorption of glucose, or blood sugar, in the kidneys. By blocking the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, it helps the body excrete excess glucose in the urine. This helps reduce overall blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes.
What Jardiance is used for?
Jardiance is used to control high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is recommended to be used with an appropriate diet and exercise plan for maximum effectiveness. It is also approved to lower the risk of cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes.
Controlling high blood sugar levels can help reduce the risks of diabetes, including nerve damage, eye damage, heart disease, kidney damage, and foot infections. It is not approved to treat type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Before Jardiance is prescribed
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, urinary tract infections, surgery, pancreatitis, alcoholism, or other medical conditions before taking Jardiance.
You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting treatment. all your doctor or pharmacist if you become pregnant during treatment.
Some medications may interact with this and increase the risk of adverse side effects. Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking before taking Jardiance.
What are the precautions and warnings of Jardiance?
Always read and understand the medication guide provided with the product before you begin taking Jardiance. When you buy Jardiance online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
Jardiance may cause dehydration in some people. The risk of dehydration may be increased if you have low blood pressure, kidney problems, or are aged 65 or older, among other factors.
Taking this may also increase the risk of yeast infections in both men and women. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms such as itching, swelling, inflammation, discharge, or pain in or around the vagina or penis.
What are the side effects of Jardiance?
- Urinary tract infections
- Increased urination
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Always read and understand the medication guide provided with the product before you begin taking Jardiance. When you buy Jardiance online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
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Jardiance FAQs
Can Jardiance cause constipation?
Constipation was not a reported side effect in clinical studies evaluating Jardiance. Dehydration is a possible side effect. Symptoms of dehydration include extreme thirst, infrequent urination, and fatigue.
Are Jardiance and Farxiga the same?
Jardiance and Farxiga both belong to a class of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. They are diabetes medications that work in similar ways to help promote the excretion of excess glucose in the urine. However, they contain different ingredients: Jardiance contains empagliflozin and Farxiga contains dapagliflozin.
Will Jardiance cause weight loss?
Jardiance may help promote weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially when it is used in combination with metformin. When used with metformin over 24 weeks, it was found to help promote weight loss in clinical studies. Therefore, it may be helpful in patients with both type 2 diabetes and excess body weight.
Why does Jardiance cause yeast infections?
Jardiance helps the body get rid of excess sugar through the kidneys and urine. This medication helps prevent the reabsorption of sugar in the kidney. Yeast is a type of microorganism that feeds on sugar to survive and reproduce. Excess sugar in and around the genital area can promote the overgrowth of yeast and lead to vaginal yeast infection.
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