Jardiance Dosage
Generic name: EMPAGLIFLOZIN 10mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: SGLT-2 inhibitors
Medically reviewed by drugclasses.com. Last updated on Jul 8, 2024.
Testing Prior to Initiation of JARDIANCE
- Assess renal function before initiating JARDIANCE and as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .
- Use for glycemic control is not recommended in patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2[see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
- Assess volume status. In patients with volume depletion, correct this condition before initiating JARDIANCE [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)and Use in Specific Populations (8.5, 8.6)].
Recommended Dosage
Table 1 presents the recommended dosage of JARDIANCE in adult and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older.
Population | Indication | Recommended Dosage |
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Adults | Reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization in patients with heart failure |
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Reduce the risk of sustained decline in eGFR, end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization in adults with chronic kidney disease at risk of progression. | ||
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with established cardiovascular disease | ||
Glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus |
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Pediatric patients aged 10 years and older | Glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus |
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Recommendations Regarding Missed Dose
- If a dose is missed, instruct patients to take the dose as soon as possible.
- Do not double up the next dose.
Temporary Interruption for Surgery
Withhold JARDIANCE for at least 3 days, if possible, prior to major surgery or procedures associated with prolonged fasting. Resume JARDIANCE when the patient is clinically stable and has resumed oral intake [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].
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