Synjardy 1000/12.5, reduces blood sugar levels and protects against diabetic complications - 60 tablets
Scientific name
Empagliflozin 12.5 mg + Metformin 1000 mg Tablets
Sinjardy 1000/12.5 tablets belongs to
oral diabetes medications
How Empagliflozin and Metformin Work
Empagliflozin works by inhibiting sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) in the kidneys. By inhibiting SGLT2, empagliflozin reduces renal glucose reabsorption and increases glucose excretion in the urine.
Metformin reduces blood glucose levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver.
Metformin reduces intestinal absorption of glucose.
Metformin increases insulin sensitivity, leading to increased glucose uptake and utilization.
Medical uses of Synjardy 1000/12.5 Tablets
Empagliflozin with metformin is added to diet and exercise for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adult patients (aged 18 years or older) whose diabetes cannot be controlled by adding metformin alone.
Empagliflozin and metformin can also be combined with other diabetes medications. These medications may be taken orally or injected, such as insulin.
Additionally, this medication can be used as an alternative to taking both empagliflozin and metformin as single tablets. To avoid overdose, do not continue taking empagliflozin and metformin tablets separately if you are taking this medication.
You should continue your diet and exercise plan as told by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
How to use Synjardy 1000/12.5 tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The dosage of this medication varies depending on your condition and the doses of diabetes medications you are currently taking. Your doctor will adjust your dosage as needed and tell you exactly what strength of medication to take.
The recommended dosage is one tablet twice a day.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Take the tablets with meals to reduce the chance of stomach upset. (A side effect of the medication.)
Doses may be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of Synjardy 1000/12.5 tablets
Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may experience:
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
urinary tract infection
Fungal infection in the genital area
increased urine volume
rash or red skin
thirst
Blood tests may show increased levels of blood fats (cholesterol) in the blood.
Use of Synjardy 1000/12.5 tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Helpful tips for diabetics
All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so it's important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose healthy carbohydrate-containing foods and be aware of the portion size (amount of carbohydrates) required.
Reduce your salt intake. Eating too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. When you have diabetes, you're already at greater risk for all of these conditions.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs daily to maintain your health.
If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, or difficulty concentrating, eating or drinking something containing sugar usually helps.
Warnings and precautions while using Synjardy 1000/12.5 Tablets
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking this medicine and during treatment:
If you have type 1 diabetes.
If you are experiencing rapid weight loss
If you have serious kidney or liver problems
If you are at risk of dehydration (eg severe diarrhea)
If you are 85 years of age or older
If you have a serious kidney or urinary tract infection with a high fever.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
How to store Synjardy 1000/12.5 tablets
Store below 25°C.
Do not refrigerate the medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Must be stored in the original container to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Your health in numbers
Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher indicates diabetes. A blood sugar level below 140 mg/dL is considered normal, and a reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates diabetes risk.
Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after you fast overnight. A fasting blood sugar level below 100 mg/dL is normal. A fasting blood sugar level of 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If the level is 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and your fasting blood sugar level is measured. You then drink a sugary liquid, and your blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.
For more information about empagliflozin and metformin
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's Tamenni app
