Access
Available by prescription only. The pharmacist will go over sick-day rules when you start it.
Medication information
Prescription
Empagliflozin
SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes, heart failure, and kidney protection
Empagliflozin (Jardiance) lowers blood sugar by causing the kidneys to remove extra sugar in the urine. It is also approved for heart failure and chronic kidney disease, even in patients without diabetes.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense 10 mg and 25 mg tablets and review hydration and sick-day rules with new patients.
Access framing
Available by prescription only. The pharmacist will go over sick-day rules when you start it.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jardiance Empagliflozin | 10mg | Tablet | Active |
That is how it works — extra sugar leaves through urine. Drink water to thirst.
On days with vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or very low food intake, the medication is usually paused to avoid a serious complication called DKA. The pharmacist can give you a written sick-day plan.
Genital yeast infections are a known side effect. Tell the pharmacist or prescriber — they are usually treatable.
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Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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