ERTU 5mg Tablet contains Empagliflozin 5 mg. It is an oral antidiabetic medicine belonging to the SGLT2 inhibitor group, used to control blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine.
Uses:
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Helps lower blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise.
Reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications in certain diabetic patients.
Helps reduce the risk of hospitalization due to heart failure in eligible patients.
May provide kidney protection in some patients with chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes (as prescribed).
Dose:
Adults: Usually 5 mg once daily, which may be increased to 10 mg once daily based on response and physician advice.
Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Can be taken with or without food.
Dose and duration depend on the patient's condition, kidney function, and response to treatment.
Do not stop taking the medicine without medical advice.