Home>drugs by ailments>Type 2 diabetes mellitus>empagliflozin + linagliptin

Empagliflozin + Linagliptin

Information about Empagliflozin + Linagliptin

Empagliflozin + Linagliptin Uses

Empagliflozin+Linagliptin is used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How Empagliflozin + Linagliptin works

Empagliflozin + Linagliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Empagliflozin works by removing excess glucose from your body through urine. Linagliptin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Common side effects of Empagliflozin + Linagliptin

Urinary tract infection, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Sore throat, Upper respiratory tract infection
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated
14 Apr 2021 | 10:15 AM (UTC)

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and revelant information

Want to know more

Available Medicine for Empagliflozin + Linagliptin

TiptengioCipla Ltd
709 to ₹7802 variant(s)
AjaduoLupin Ltd
710 to ₹8202 variant(s)
GlyxambiBoehringer Ingelheim
710 to ₹8202 variant(s)

Expert advice for Empagliflozin + Linagliptin

  • You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than either one alone.
  • It may also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure or other cardiovascular events.
  • You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Empagliflozin + Linagliptin.
  • Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
  • Practice good genital hygiene to prevent yeast or urinary tract infections
  • It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water, stay hydrated, and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Check your blood sugar regularly.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
  • Stop taking Empagliflozin + Linagliptin and Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
Get the link to download App
Reliable

All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

Tata 1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

LegitScript approved
India's only LegitScript and ISO/ IEC 27001:2022 certified online healthcare platform

Know more about Tata 1mgdownArrow

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.