In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. \u003cbr>Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
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 M 5mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : UNSAFE
Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
If you miss a dose of Ajardy M 5mg/500mg 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 Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet used for?::: Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. Along with a proper diet and regular exercise, it helps improve blood sugar control in adults. It works by enhancing the body?s ability to use insulin effectively, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.| Who should not take Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet? ::: People should not take Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet if they have severe kidney failure (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m?), during diabetic pre-coma, with active ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis, in severe liver disease, in acute conditions that reduce oxygen to tissues (such as decompensated heart failure or shock), or with a known allergy to either ingredient present in it.| What serious side effects of Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet need urgent care? ::: Seek emergency help if you experience serious side effects of Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet, such as signs of lactic acidosis (trouble breathing, stomach pain, severe weakness, confusion, vomiting), or diabetic ketoacidosis (nausea, vomiting, belly pain, deep breathing, unusual fatigue, fruity breath).| Can Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet affect the kidneys or fluid balance? ::: Yes, empagliflozin medicine present in Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet increases urination and can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure, especially in older adults or with diuretics. Kidney function should be checked before starting and periodically during treatment, and more often if kidney function is at risk.| Are there infection risks to watch for during Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet? ::: Yes, urinary tract infections (including kidney infection and sepsis) and genital infections can occur during Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet treatment. Very rare cases of a serious genital area infection called Fournier?s gangrene need urgent surgery and antibiotics. Seek care for pain, swelling, redness in the genital/perineal area with fever or feeling unwell.| Can Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet cause low blood sugar? ::: Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet alone has a low risk of hypoglycaemia, but the risk increases when used with insulin or sulfonylureas. A dose reduction of insulin or sulfonylurea may be needed to lower the risk of low blood sugar.
Ajardy M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Empagliflozin and Metformin. Empagliflozin works by removing excess glucose from your body through urine. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they lower blood glucose more effectively.