Guardians 25 mg tablets 30 tablets

Impatinagliflozin 25 mg What is impagliflozin and what are its indications Impagliflozin is a member of a group of medicines called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Why is impagliflozin used Impagliflozin is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult patients (aged 18 years and above) who cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Impagliflozin can be used alone in patients who cannot take metformin (another diabetes medication). Impagliflozin can also be used with other medicines to treat diabetes, which 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 impagliflozin works Impagliflozin works by blocking the SGLT2 protein in your kidneys. This leads to the removal of blood sugar (glucose) in the urine, thereby reducing the amount of sugar in the blood. This medicine can also help prevent heart diseases. What is type 2 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by your genes and lifestyle. If you have type 2 diabetes, your pancreas does not produce enough insulin to control blood glucose levels, and your body cannot use its insulin effectively. This leads to high blood glucose levels, which may cause medical problems such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and poor circulation in your limbs. Do not use impagliflozin If you are allergic to impagliflozin or any other ingredients of this medicine If you are pregnant or breastfeeding Precautions and warnings Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking this medicine and during treatment: If you have type 1 diabetes mellitus If you experience rapid weight loss, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, intense thirst, rapid and deep breathing, confusion, unusual drowsiness or fatigue, sweet-smelling breath, a sweet or metallic taste in your mouth, or a different smell from your urine or sweat, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately, as these may be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis. The risk of diabetic ketoacidosis may increase with prolonged fasting, excessive alcohol intake, dehydration, sudden reduction in insulin dose, major surgery, or serious illness. If you have severe kidney or liver problems You may be at risk of dehydration in the following cases: If you are ill, have diarrhea or fever If you are unable to eat or drink If you are taking diuretics or blood pressure medicines If you are over 75 years old If you are 85 years or older, you should not start taking impagliflozin If you have severe kidney or urinary tract infection with fever Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of pain, redness, or swelling in the genital area or between the genitals and anus with fever or general discomfort, as this may be a sign of Fournier's gangrene and requires immediate treatment. Children and adolescents Impagliflozin is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years, as it has not been studied in these patients. Other medicines and impagliflozin Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines: If you are taking medicines that increase urine production (diuretics) If you are taking other blood sugar-lowering medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas, your doctor may want to reduce their dose to avoid hypoglycemia. Information about the ingredients Impagliflozin contains lactose (milk sugar). If your doctor has told you that you are intolerant to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine contains less than 1 millimole of sodium (23 mg) per tablet, which is considered sodium-free. How to use impagliflozin Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Starting dose is one 10 mg tablet once daily. Your doctor may decide to increase the dose to 25 mg once daily. In case of kidney problems, the dose may be limited to 10 mg once daily. Do not change the dose unless directed by your doctor. How to take it Swallow the tablet whole with water. It can be taken with or without food. It can be taken at any time of the day, preferably at the same time daily. It may be prescribed with other diabetes medicines for better results. Adherence to diet and exercise is essential during treatment. Possible side effects Stop using the product and seek medical care immediately if you experience: Urticaria Skin rash Chest tightness Wheezing Low blood pressure Storage instructions Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package. No special storage conditions required. Do not use if the package is damaged. Do not dispose of in wastewater or household waste; ask your pharmacist about the proper disposal method. Product details Product type: Tablets Brand: Gardiance Quantity: 30 tablets Product form: Tablets