Tabletas de empagliflozina

About empagliflozin

La insulina es una hormona que se produce de forma natural en tu cuerpo, en el páncreas. Ayuda a controlar los niveles de azúcar (glucosa) en tu sangre. Si tu cuerpo no produce suficiente insulina para satisfacer sus necesidades, o si no utiliza eficazmente la insulina que produce, esto resulta en la condición llamada diabetes tipo 2 (diabetes mellitus).

Las personas con diabetes necesitan tratamiento para controlar la cantidad de azúcar en su sangre. Esto se debe a que un buen control de los niveles de azúcar en sangre reduce el riesgo de complicaciones más adelante. Algunas personas con diabetes tipo 2 pueden controlar el azúcar en su sangre mediante haciendo cambios en la comida que consumen y por haciendo más ejercicio. For other people medicines like empagliflozin are given alongside changes in diet.

Empagliflozin works on your kidneys to increase the amount of sugar that your body removes in your urine. You may be prescribed it to take on its own, or with other antidiabetic medicines. Empagliflozin is available in combination with other antidiabetic medicines such as metformina y linagliptina.

Due to its protective effects on the kidneys and heart, empagliflozin can also be used to treat enfermedad renal crónica y ciertos tipos de insuficiencia cardíaca. Your doctor will give you more advice if you are taking empagliflozin for this reason.

Before taking empagliflozin tablets

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking empagliflozin it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si estás embarazada, intentando tener un bebé o amamantando.

• Si tienes algún problema con el funcionamiento de tus riñones o de tu hígado.

• Si tienes problemas con infecciones urinarias recurrentes.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que esté disponible para comprar sin receta, así como medicamentos herbales y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez has tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

How to take empagliflozin tablets

• Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The leaflet will give you more information about empagliflozin tablets and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from taking them.

• Take empagliflozin exactly as your doctor has told you to. The usual starting dose for diabetes is one 10 mg tablet daily. Your dose may be increased to 25 mg once daily if you have tolerated the lower dose well.

• The usual dose for chronic kidney disease or heart failure is one 10 mg tablet once daily.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water - it can be taken before or after a meal.

• You can take empagliflozin at a time of day which suits you, but try to take your dose at the same time of day each day. This will help you to remember to take it.

• If you do forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, as long as it is more than 12 hours before your next dose is due. If it is less than 12 hours until your next dose, skip the missed dose but remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together or on the same day to make up for a forgotten dose.

• If you have been prescribed a combination tablet of empagliflozin with metformin (Synjardy® brand) you should take one tablet twice a day. Take the tablet after you have eaten a meal or with a snack, as this will reduce the chance of an upset stomach. There are several strengths of Synjardy® tablet available - each with different amounts of empagliflozin or metformin. You will be prescribed the strength of tablet that fits with your current empagliflozin dose.

• If you forget to take a dose of Synjardy® take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose in which case miss out the forgotten dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Obteniendo el máximo de tu tratamiento

• Continue to take empagliflozin regularly - do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

• It is important that you keep your regular doctor's and clinic appointments. This is so your progress can be monitored.

• Si tu médico te ha dado consejos sobre cambios en tu dieta, dejar de fumar o hacer ejercicio regularmente, es importante que sigas los consejos que te han dado.

• Empagliflozin is likely to make you pass more urine. If you get unusually thirsty or feel very tired then let your doctor know as your dose may need adjusting.

• It is important that your body does not lose too much water (become dehydrated) whilst you are being treated with empagliflozin. Ask your doctor for advice on the recommended amount of fluids you should be drinking each day. Signs that you are becoming dehydrated include: dry or sticky mouth, passing little or no urine, a fast heartbeat, feeling very sleepy or feeling confused.

• If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, you should tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking empagliflozin.

If you are taking empagliflozin for the treatment of diabetes

• You are likely to need regular check-ups with an eye clinic and a foot clinic as well as with your doctor and diabetes clinic.

• Su médico le recomendará que se haga pruebas de azúcar en la sangre regularmente para verificar que su diabetes esté controlada. Su médico o enfermera especializada en diabetes le mostrarán cómo hacerlo.

• Because of the way empagliflozin works, testing for sugar in your urine will always show that it is present. This makes urine testing unreliable.

• Si eres conductor, debes tener especial cuidado, ya que tu capacidad de concentración puede verse afectada si tu diabetes no está bien controlada. Asegúrate de saber cómo se siente cuando tu nivel de azúcar en sangre es bajo. Esto se conoce como hipoglucemia, o un 'hipo'.

• Los primeros signos de hipoglucemia son: sentir temblores o ansiedad, sudoración, palidez, sensación de hambre, sentir que el corazón late con fuerza (palpitaciones) y mareos. Si esto ocurre, debe comer o beber algo que contenga azúcar o tomar un refrigerio de inmediato. Es recomendable verificar sus niveles de azúcar en sangre antes de viajar en trayectos largos y llevar un refrigerio con usted.

• Los conductores en el Reino Unido pueden necesitar informar a la Agencia de Licencias de Conducir y Vehículos (DVLA) si experimentan un episodio de hipoglucemia severa o sufren una 'hipo' mientras conducen. Consulte a su médico para obtener asesoramiento. Los conductores en otros países deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia de licencias de vehículos correspondiente.

• Consulte a su médico antes de comenzar cualquier ejercicio físico nuevo, ya que esto afectará sus niveles de azúcar en la sangre y es posible que deba controlar sus niveles de sangre con más frecuencia.

• It is important for you to take care of the skin on your lower limbs and to report any sores or signs of infection to your doctor. Taking medicines like empagliflozin may make you slightly more likely to experience sores or ulcers on your feet and legs. If an ulcer is left untreated and gets worse it may put you at risk of amputation.

• Drinking alcohol while you are on empagliflozin will affect the control of your blood sugar and can increase the risk of complications with your treatment. Ask your doctor for advice about what limits are recommended for you.

Can empagliflozin cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with empagliflozin. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Si experimenta otros síntomas que cree que pueden deberse a este medicamento, hable con su médico o farmacéutico.

How to store empagliflozin tablets

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

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