Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet

Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet contains empagliflozin 25 mg in each tablet and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 packs from Lupin, India. It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor class of diabetes medicines. Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, and it may also be chosen for patients who need a stronger empagliflozin dose after their doctor reviews their response to treatment.

How it works: Empagliflozin in Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet helps the kidneys remove extra sugar from the blood by passing more glucose into the urine. Because it works through the kidneys, this tablet can lower blood sugar without needing to be taken with a meal.

Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet is the higher-strength sibling of Gibtulio 10 mg Tablet, so it is not the usual starting strength for everyone. A doctor may choose Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet when a lower dose is not enough to control blood sugar, or when the patient has already been assessed and can safely move to this strength.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Add-on therapy when diet and exercise are not enough
• Support for overall glucose management with other diabetes medicines
• May be used in patients who need the 25 mg empagliflozin strength after doctor review

• Swallow Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber instructs you to do so.
• Drink enough fluids, especially if you are sweating, ill, or exercising heavily, because this medicine can increase urination.
• Use the exact tablet strength prescribed; the 25 mg tablet is a higher strength than Gibtulio 10 mg Tablet.

Each Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet provides empagliflozin 25 mg per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily, but your doctor decides the right schedule and whether this higher strength is appropriate for you. Do not exceed the daily amount your clinician prescribed; for empagliflozin tablets, the maximum usual adult dose is 25 mg once per day unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Empagliflozin may include:

• Increased urination, which may be more noticeable with the 25 mg strength
• Thirst or dry mouth
• Genital yeast infection or irritation
• Urinary tract infection
• Mild nausea
• Dizziness, especially if you are dehydrated

• Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet is a higher-strength empagliflozin tablet and should be used only when a doctor has reviewed your need for the 25 mg dose.
• This medicine can increase urination, so dehydration and low blood pressure are concerns, especially in older adults or people on diuretics.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, frequent urinary infections, or a history of genital yeast infections before using this tablet.
• Use caution with alcohol, heavy exercise, heat exposure, or anything that can lower fluid intake, because these can worsen dehydration.
• Low blood sugar is more likely if you take insulin or a sulfonylurea with Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Be careful when driving or standing quickly if you feel dizzy or weak after taking the tablet.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can raise the risk of low blood sugar when used with Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet
• Diuretics or water pills, which may increase dehydration and low blood pressure
• Blood pressure medicines that can add to dizziness or lightheadedness
• Rifampin and other medicines that may reduce empagliflozin levels
• Lithium or other medicines affected by fluid balance, which may need closer monitoring

Store Gibtulio 25 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, protected from moisture and kept in the original strip until use.