Guardian 25 mg coated tablets - 30 tablets

Impagliflozin method of action· Impagliflozin works by inhibiting the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) present in the kidneys. By inhibiting SGLT2, impagliflozin reduces the kidney's reabsorption of glucose and increases the excretion of glucose in the urine. Medical uses of Jardiance 25 mg tablets· Impagliflozin is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adult patients (aged 18 and above) who cannot control their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise alone. · Impagliflozin can be used in patients who cannot take metformin (another diabetes medication). · Impagliflozin can also be used with other medications to treat diabetes. These may be oral or injectable, such as insulin. · It is important to continue your diet and exercise plan as advised by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. How to use Jardiance 25 mg tablets· Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. · The starting dose of impagliflozin is one 10 mg tablet once daily. Your doctor may decide to increase your dose to 25 mg once daily. · Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to. Swallow the tablet whole with water. · You can take the tablets with or without food. · You can take the tablets at any time of the day. However, try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. · A proper diet and exercise help better control your blood sugar levels. It is important to stick to the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking impagliflozin. · Dose adjustments may be made in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. · If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. · If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. · Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed one. Side effects of Jardiance 25 mg tablets· Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may experience: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Urinary tract infection Fungal infection in the genital area Increased urination Skin rash or redness Thirst Blood tests may show increased blood fats (cholesterol) levels in the blood. Using Jardiance 25 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding· If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. · Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Helpful tips for diabetes patients· All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so it is important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose healthy foods with carbohydrates and be aware of the portion size (the amount of carbohydrates) needed. · Reduce salt intake. Eating too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. When you have diabetes, you are already more susceptible to these conditions. · Eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs daily to stay healthy. · You can always try low-calorie or calorie-free sweeteners (also known as artificial sweeteners) to help reduce sugar, such as Stevia, local sugar, or artificial Tropicana. · Don’t forget to stay active. Being more active helps you control your blood sugar levels. · Remember to regularly measure your blood glucose levels using home devices like Accu-Chek, Instant, or other blood sugar meters. · Theophyllazine capsules and Neurobion tablets can help reduce nerve problems caused by diabetes. · If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, rapid heartbeat, vision disturbances, or difficulty concentrating, usually eating or drinking something containing sugar helps. Warnings and precautions while using Jardiance 25 mg tablets· Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before and during treatment: If you have type 1 diabetes. If you are losing weight rapidly. If you have serious kidney or liver problems. If you are at risk of dehydration (severe diarrhea, for example). If you are 85 years old or older. If you have a severe kidney or urinary tract infection with a fever. · Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. Storage instructions for Jardiance 25 mg tablets· Store at temperatures below 25°C. · Do not refrigerate the medicine. · Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. · Store in the original container to protect from moisture. · Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month. Your health in numbers· Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes. A blood sugar level below 140 mg/dL is considered normal, and a reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates a risk of diabetes. Fasting blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken after overnight fasting. A fasting blood sugar level below 100 mg/dL is normal. A fasting blood sugar level between 100 and 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes. If the level is 126 mg/dL or higher in two separate tests, you may have diabetes. Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and blood sugar levels are measured during fasting. Then, you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are periodically tested over the next two hours.