Brand: Highnoon

Diajard Forte Xr Tablets 12.5/2.5/1000Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)

Empagliflozin Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) is the predominant transporter responsible for reabsorption of...

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SKU: DIAJARD_FRT_XR_12_5_2_5_1000MG_14S_NV
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Empagliflozin Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) is the predominant transporter responsible for reabsorption of glucose from the glomerular filtrate back into the circulation. Empagliflozin is an inhibitor of SGLT2. By inhibiting SGLT2, Empagliflozin reduces renal reabsorption of filtered glucose and lowers the renal threshold for glucose, and thereby increases urinary glucose excretion. Linagliptin Linagliptin is an inhibitor of DPP-4, an enzyme that degrades the incretin hormones glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). Thus, Linagliptin increases the concentrations of active incretin hormones, stimulating the release of insulin in a glucose-dependent manner and decreasing the levels of glucagon in the circulation. Both incretin hormones are involved in the physiological regulation of glucose homeostasis. GLP-1 and GIP increase insulin biosynthesis and secretion from pancreatic beta cells in the presence of normal and elevated blood glucose levels. Furthermore, GLP-1 also reduces glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells, resulting in a reduction in hepatic glucose output. Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent which improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. Its pharmacologic mechanisms of action are different from other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. Unlike sulfonylureas, metformin does not produce hypoglycemia in either patients with type 2 diabetes or normal subjects and does not cause hyperinsulinemia. With metformin therapy, insulin secretion remains unchanged while fasting insulin levels and day-long plasma insulin response may actually decrease.

Purpose

Diabetes

Ingredients

Empagliflozin + Linagliptin +Metformin HCl

Warnings

Caution is advised to be exercised in patients for whom an Empagliflozin-induced drop in blood pressure could pose a risk, such as patients with known cardiovascular disease, patients on anti-hypertensive therapy (e.g. thiazide and loop diuretics with a history of hypotension or patients aged 75 years and older).
An increase in cases of lower limb amputation (primarily of the toe) has been observed. Like for all diabetic patients it is important to counsel patients on routine preventative foot-care.
Treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors increases the risk for urinary tract infections. Evaluate patients for signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections and treat promptly, if indicated .

Side Effects

Common: Urinary tract infection (including pyelonephritis and urosepsis), vaginal moniliasis, vulvovaginitis, balanitis and other genital infections, nasopharyngitis, hypoglycaemia (when used with sulphonylurea or insulin), thirst, cough, pruritus, rash, increased urination, amylase increased and lipase increased. Uncommon: Hypersensitivity, angioedema, urticarial, pancreatitis, volume depletion, dysuria, hematocrit increased, serum lipids increased and blood creatinine increased/glomerular filtration rate decreased. Not known: Necrotising fasciitis of the perineum (Fournier´s gangrene) and bullous pemphigoid.

Storage Instructions

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

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