Gibtulio 25mg Tablet

Along with a proper diet and appropriate exercise, Gibtulio is also recommended as part of a therapeutic routine for treating patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. This drug functions by reducing the amount of glucose taken up by the body, and increasing the amount of sugar excreted by the body through urine.

You should not use medication:

• If you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine.
• If you have type 1 diabetes, if you have severe renal problems.
• If you are on dialysis.
• If you have high ketone levels in your blood and your urine.

Gibtulio causes fainting, dizziness, or light-headedness. You must consult your doctor if you go through these symptoms. Intake of alcohol, excessive exercise, hot weather and the presence of fever could increase these effects.

You should inform doctor if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to get pregnant. This medicine could interact with other medications that you might be taking, so you are also advised to inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are using.

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Frequent Urge To Urinate

• Increased Thirst

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)

• Genital Fungal Infection

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  In case of pregnancy, you must consult the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients with an underlying kidney disease are advised to use this medcation after doctor's consultation.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gibtulio 25mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Jardiance 25Mg Tablet

  Boehringer Ingelheim

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drug inhibits the SGLT-2 and causes the excess blood sugar to be ejected from the body through urine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Acetazolamide, Amlodipine, Chlorthalidone, Carvedilol, Gatifloxacin.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Hyperlipidemia, Renal Dysfunction, Hypotension.

• Ques : What is Gibtulio 25mg tablet?

  Ans : Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet is medicine that carries empagliflozin which is responsible to treat Type 2 diabetes. It blocks protein in the kidneys and prevents glucose from being absorbed in the bloodstream. Which results in removing excess sugar from the body through urine. In addition, it helps in maintaining weight and reducing blood pressure.

• Ques : What is the use of Gibtulio 25mg tablet?

  Ans : It is used as an antidiabetic medicine which is used to treat Diabetes Type 2 Mellitus. It also helps in preventing Cardiovascular diseases and delay the serious complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Gibtulio 25mg tablet?

  Ans : There are some serious side effects such as vaginal Infections, anemia, Infections, vomiting and nausea. In case of patients having any of the side effects or physical issues like Loss of Consciousness, it is advised to stop the consumption of this medicine and contact to doctor as soon as possible.

• Ques : For what treatment Gibtulio 25mg tablet used for?

  Ans : It is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hyperglycemia. It increases the excretion of urinary glucose and used to control the risk of Cardiovascular diseases. With appropriate diet and exercise routine, Gibtulio is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and maintains Glycaemia control.

• Ques : How long do I need to use gibtulio 25mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use gibtulio 25mg tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of usage of this medication will vary from person to person. It is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use gibtulio 25mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of gibtulio 25mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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• Empagliflozin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09038

• Jardiance 25 mg film-coated tablets- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

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• JARDIANCE- empagliflozin tablet, film coated- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

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