ARDANCE 10mg Tablet

Ardance 10 mg Tablet contains Empagliflozin 10 mg, an SGLT-2 inhibitor used to control blood sugar in type-2 diabetes.

Description

Empagliflozin works by removing excess glucose through urine by blocking glucose reabsorption in the kidneys. It also may help with weight reduction and lowering blood pressure.

Uses

It is used for:

• Type-2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control along with diet and exercise
• Reducing cardiovascular death risk in adults with type-2 diabetes and heart disease

Typical Dose

• Usual starting dose:
  $10\ \mathrm{mg\ once\ daily}$
• Dose may be increased to:
  $25\ \mathrm{mg\ once\ daily}$

Usually taken in the morning with or without food.

How to Take

• Take once daily at the same time each day
• Can be taken with or without food
• Drink enough water to avoid dehydration
• Continue diet and exercise as advised by your doctor
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice

Common Side Effects

• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Urinary tract infection
• Genital fungal infection
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Low blood sugar (especially with insulin or other diabetes medicines)

Important Warnings

• Not used for type-1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Use carefully in kidney disease
• Risk of dehydration and low blood pressure
• Maintain good genital hygiene to reduce fungal infection risk
• Seek medical help if severe vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, or signs of ketoacidosis occur