Empagliflozin
- Generic Name
- Empagliflozin
- Brand Names
- Glyxambi, Jardiance, Synjardy, Trijardy
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C23H27ClO7
- CAS Number
- 864070-44-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- HDC1R2M35U
- Background
Empagliflozin is an inhibitor of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2), the transporters primarily responsible for the reabsorption of glucose in the kidney. It is used clinically as an adjunct to diet and exercise, often in combination with other drug therapies, for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Indication
Empagliflozin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, either alone or in combination with metformin or linagliptin. It is also indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adult patients with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease, either alone or a...
- Associated Conditions
- Cardiovascular Mortality, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hospitalizations, Symptomatic Congestive Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate
- Associated Therapies
- Monotherapy
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