SGLT2 Inhibitor (Antidiabetic)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
Empagliflozin is a diabetes medicine that works by helping your kidneys remove excess sugar from your body through your urine, which helps lower your blood sugar levels.
Inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the proximal renal tubule, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing urinary glucose excretion. This lowers blood glucose levels while promoting natriuresis and reducing cardiac preload and intraglomerular pressure, conferring cardiovascular and renal protective effects.
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Take one tablet (usually 10 mg) once daily in the morning, with or without food. Your doctor may increase it to 25 mg if your blood sugar is still not well controlled. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Drink plenty of water throughout the day while taking this medicine.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember that same day. If it is already close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take two tablets to make up for the one you missed.
Always buy from a licensed pharmacy — brands like Jardiance, Empiget, or Sciampa — and avoid unverified sellers. Because this drug makes you urinate more, drink plenty of water especially in hot Nigerian weather to prevent dehydration. Keep all follow-up appointments with your doctor and check your blood sugar regularly; do not stop taking this medicine just because you feel fine.
Using empagliflozin with insulin or glimepiride (another sugar drug) can cause your blood sugar to drop too low — your doctor may need to adjust your doses. Diuretics (water tablets like furosemide/Lasix) taken together can cause excessive loss of body water and make you feel dizzy or faint. Avoid drinking too much alcohol as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar and dehydration.
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Is it safe to take Empagliflozin with your other drugs?
Empagliflozin is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — do not use it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing a baby; consult your doctor for a safer alternative.
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C — away from direct sunlight and humidity. Keep in the original pack and away from children. Nigerian weather can be hot, so avoid storing near windows, kitchens, or in your car.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
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