Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ajardy 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Ajardy 10mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Ajardy 10mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION
Ajardy 10mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. | - Driving : SAFE
Ajardy 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Ajardy 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Ajardy 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Ajardy 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
What is the recommended method of taking Ajardy 10mg Tablet?::: Take the recommended dose advised by the doctor. Ajardy 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water, preferably at the same time each day. For best results, it is important to stay on a diet and exercise program as directed by your doctor.| Can I stop taking Ajardy 10mg Tablet when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Ajardy 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Doing so can lead to a sudden increase in your blood glucose levels. Use the medicine strictly according to the dose and duration the doctor advises. Never stop taking any medicine without consulting your doctor.| Can Ajardy 10mg Tablet be used with other diabetes medicines?::: Yes, Ajardy 10mg Tablet can be used alone or with other diabetes medicines. However, a proper diet and exercise should be followed along with medicines.| Can the use of Ajardy 10mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar levels)?::: Ajardy 10mg Tablet does not cause very low blood sugar on its own. However, watch out for hypoglycemia if it is taken along with other diabetes medicines such as insulin, sulfonylurea, or meglitinides.| I am taking furosemide for high blood pressure. Can I take Ajardy 10mg Tablet with it?::: Ajardy 10mg Tablet may cause excessive fluid loss, or you may urinate more, resulting in dehydration. Since furosemide also causes fluid loss, taking it with Ajardy 10mg Tablet may cause unusual thirst, lightheadedness, or dizziness upon standing, fainting, or loss of consciousness. Inform your doctor about furosemide before starting Ajardy 10mg Tablet.
Ajardy 10mg Tablet works by selectively blocking a protein in the kidneys called the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2). This protein is responsible for reabsorbing glucose from the urine back into the bloodstream. Ajardy 10mg Tablet inhibits this protein, causing the excess glucose to be eliminated through the urine, which helps lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, this process leads to mild salt and water loss, helping to reduce the workload on the heart and support kidney health, thereby lowering the risk of heart failure and progression of chronic kidney disease.
-Disopyramide (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Elderly, malnourished, diabetic individuals and those with kidney and heart dysfunction are at higher risk.
| -Asparaginase (Injection Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
| -Fenfluramine (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
| -Asenapine (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels.
| -Amiloride (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as excessive thirst, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, decreased urination or dry mouth and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. and dehydration.