Ardance-M 5 mg + 500 mg Tablet contains:
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Empagliflozin 5 mg
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Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg
It is a combination oral antidiabetic medicine used for type-2 diabetes mellitus.
Description
This medicine lowers blood sugar through two mechanisms:
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Empagliflozin removes excess glucose through urine by blocking SGLT-2 in the kidneys
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Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity
Together they help improve blood sugar control and may reduce diabetes-related cardiovascular risk.
Uses
It is used for:
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Type-2 diabetes mellitus
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Improving blood sugar control with diet and exercise
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Patients not adequately controlled with metformin alone
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Reducing cardiovascular risk in some diabetic patients
Typical Dose
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Common starting dose:
5 mg+500 mg twice daily with meals
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Maximum recommended daily dose:
25 mg empagliflozin+2000 mg metformin/day
Dose should be individualized according to blood sugar control and tolerability.
How to Take
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Take with meals to reduce stomach upset
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Swallow whole with water
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Maintain proper diet and exercise
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Drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration
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Take regularly at the same time each day
Common Side Effects
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Nausea or diarrhea
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Abdominal discomfort
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Frequent urination
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Increased thirst
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Urinary tract infection
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Genital fungal infection
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Dizziness
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Low blood sugar when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
Important Warnings
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Not for type-1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
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Avoid excessive alcohol use
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Use carefully in kidney disease or liver disease
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Risk of dehydration and lactic acidosis
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Seek urgent medical help if severe weakness, breathing difficulty, severe vomiting, or abdominal pain occur