Emplom 5/1000 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet at a time, twice a day. 5 mg of empagliflozin twice daily (total daily dose of 10 mg) along with the existing dose of metformin. If good tolerance is displayed and additional blood sugar control is necessary, the dose of empagliflozin may be increased to 25 mg (total daily dose). Patients transitioning to this medication should be treated with their existing doses of empagliflozin and metformin. This medication,

This medication helps control blood sugar. However, it may cause a rare side effect known as severe lactic acidosis, requiring caution. Specifically, patients with impaired kidney function or severe infections or dehydration should be cautious when using this medication. Additionally, there is a risk of hypoglycemia when taken with insulin or sulfonylurea drugs, so caution is advised. Kidney function should be regularly monitored to ensure it is normal, and if it falls below a certain threshold, the medication should be discontinued. Patients with acute illnesses or those scheduled for surgery should stop taking this medication for a certain period before and after the surgery. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid this medication. This medication may increase the risk of urinary tract infections or genital infections, so medical consultation should be sought immediately if symptoms arise. Care should be taken to avoid dehydration or fluid loss while taking this medication, especially for the elderly who should manage their hydration status carefully. Long-term use of this medication may lower vitamin B12 levels, necessitating blood tests for monitoring. Furthermore, excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medication as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. It is unclear how this medication may affect driving or operation of machinery, so caution is advised. If there are any abnormalities or side effects while taking this medication, medical consultation should be sought immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, hives, angioedema, perineal necrosis, severe edema, edema accompanied by increased blood pressure, acute kidney injury, acute kidney failure, urosepsis, pyelonephritis, severe dyspnea, asthma attacks, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, difficulty breathing, sudden and very severe headaches, seizures

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• taste abnormalities
• itching
• rash
• erythema

This medication should be stored in an airtight container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Biconvex oval film-coated tablet with a yellow color that has a brownish tint

Package unit

10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)×1], 60 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)×6], 60 tablets/bottle