Diampa tablet 25 mg

About Diampa tablet 25 mg

Diampa Tablet Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus, alongside diet and exercise
• Reducing the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
• Combination therapy with metformin or insulin
• Long term blood sugar control
• Supporting weight management as part of diabetes care

Diampa Tablet Benefits

• Lowers blood sugar independent of insulin, by acting on the kidneys
• Can help reduce body weight modestly
• Shown to lower cardiovascular death risk in high risk diabetic patients
• Convenient once daily tablet

What Experts Say

Empagliflozin belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor class. It works by blocking glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, causing excess sugar to be removed through urine instead of staying in the bloodstream and raising blood glucose levels further.

Endocrinologists and cardiologists in Pakistan increasingly prescribe empagliflozin for type 2 diabetics who also have heart disease or are at high cardiovascular risk, since it has shown benefits beyond blood sugar control in several major international studies. It is now used earlier in treatment as awareness grows of its heart and kidney protective effects.

Doctors advise patients to maintain good hydration while on this medicine, since it increases urination, and to watch for genital infections, a known side effect linked to how the drug changes urine composition. Patients are also reminded to pause the tablet temporarily during illness with poor fluid intake.

Drug Class

• SGLT2 inhibitor
• Oral antidiabetic agent

Diampa tablet 25 mg formula

• Empagliflozin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Diampa tablet 25 mg?

• Take the tablet once daily in the morning, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake while taking this medicine.
• Take it at the same time each day for best results.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without consulting the doctor.

Drug Interactions

• Insulin and sulfonylureas: Combined use increases the risk of low blood sugar, dose adjustment may be needed.
• Diuretics: Can add to fluid loss and increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure.
• Blood pressure medicines: May have an additive blood pressure lowering effect.
• Other diabetes medicines: Doses may need adjustment when combined with this tablet.

Risks and warnings

• Genital and urinary tract infections: This medicine increases the risk of yeast and urinary infections due to increased sugar in the urine.
• Dehydration and low blood pressure: Increased urination can lead to dehydration, especially in elderly patients.
• Ketoacidosis: A rare but serious risk, even with normal blood sugar levels, requiring prompt medical attention if symptoms like nausea and vomiting occur.
• Kidney function monitoring: Kidney function should be checked before and during treatment.
• Not for type 1 diabetes: This medicine is not approved for type 1 diabetes.

Diampa Tablet Side Effects

Most side effects are related to increased urination and fluid loss.

• Increased urination
• Urinary tract infections
• Genital yeast infections
• Thirst
• Dizziness from low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Low blood sugar when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
• Rarely, diabetic ketoacidosis

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
• Keep the tablet in its original packaging until use.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.