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Jardins is a drug for the treatment of type XNUMX diabetes. If a person is prescribed this drug, then he needs to get reliable information about what contraindications the drug has, what side effects it gives and how it should be taken. Moreover, the treatment will be long, and maybe even lifelong.
Jardins is the latest generation drug in its group. The main active ingredient in it is empagliflozin. It is impossible to find analogues of this drug at a low cost. The advantage of the drug Jardines is that it not only lowers blood sugar, but also allows a person to lose weight.
Jardins: instructions for use
How does work | Normally, the kidneys begin to remove glucose from the body with urine when its concentration in the blood reaches 9-11 mmol / l. Taking the drug Jardins contributes to the fact that glucose begins to be excreted by the kidneys already when its concentration in the blood reaches 6-7 mmol / l. This allows you to keep the level of sugar at low levels both after eating and on an empty stomach. Empagliflozin itself does not accumulate in the body and leaves it with the help of the urinary and hepatobiliary systems. |
When to take the drug | Jardines is prescribed to patients with type XNUMX diabetes when the disease cannot be controlled through diet and exercise. Jardines can be used in combination with Metformin and insulin injections. However, it should not be combined with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (Byetta, Trulicity, Lyxumia, Victoza). |
When not to take | Contraindications to taking the drug:
There are also conditions in which Jardines is prescribed with caution. They include:
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What you need to pay special attention to | Jardines, when co-administered with sulfonylurea drugs or insulin injections, may cause hypoglycemia. The symptoms of this disorder are varied. Nervousness may increase in a person, the heart will begin to beat faster. In severe cases, he falls into a coma and may die. |
dosage | At the initial stages of treatment, it is enough to take 10 mg of the drug per day. In the future, the doctor can increase this dose to 25 mg, but only on condition that the desired result could not be achieved earlier. You need to drink 1 tablet per day. This should be done at the same time, regardless of the meal. |
Undesirable reactions | Taking the drug cannot lead to a sharp drop in blood glucose if it is not combined with other sugar-burning drugs. Side effects of Jardins include:
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Breastfeeding and childbearing | During pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the drug is prohibited. If a woman in position develops diabetes mellitus, then she should use insulin injections in small doses. |
Co-administration with other drugs | It is not recommended to take the drug with diuretic drugs. With the simultaneous use of Jardins with sulfonylurea derivatives and with insulin, the likelihood of developing hypoglycemia increases. Jardins does not react with other drugs. However, before starting treatment, you need to consult a doctor. |
Overdose | If a person has taken a high dose of the drug, then he needs to go to the hospital for symptomatic treatment. Apart from an increase in urine output, no other adverse reactions were reported. |
Release form, storage conditions and composition | The drug is produced in tablet form with a dosage of 10 and 25 mg. The basis of the drug is empagliflozin. Auxiliary components: cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, macrogol 400, yellow oxide. The drug does not require special storage conditions. You need to make sure that the child does not take it. The shelf life is 3 years. |
A common side effect of taking Jardines is the development of genital mycotic infections, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder. Moreover, it is very difficult to get rid of pyelonephritis and antibiotic therapy is not always successful. It is difficult to say how safe Jardins and its analogues (Forsiga, Invokana) are as they are used recently.
In addition to severe health problems in patients taking Jardines, there are many more minor annoyances. This applies to frequent trips to the toilet, lowering blood pressure. Therefore, before deciding on such therapy, you need to jointly weigh all the pros and cons with the doctor.
What can replace Jardines?
The first step is to try to manage your blood sugar levels with a low-carbohydrate diet and increased physical activity. Useful jogging, hiking, to improve overall health, you can do strength training. You can replace Jardins with metformin preparations (Glucophage, etc.). If taking sugar-burning drugs does not allow you to completely control your blood sugar level, then you can supplement the treatment with insulin injections.
Which is better – Jardins or Forsiga?
It is difficult to answer the question of which drug is better – Jardins or Forsiga, since they are very similar. These drugs can cause serious side effects, so you should consult your doctor before starting therapy.
Can Jardines and metformin be combined?
Jardines can be taken concomitantly with metformin preparations. However, it is better to start treatment with one drug. Metformin is preferred because it does not cause severe side effects and has been used to treat diabetes for many years. The choice in favor of Jardines should be made only on the condition that the patient, for health reasons, is not able to take metformin.
Can I take Jardines with alcohol?
There is no clarified information about whether Jardins can be combined with alcohol. Therefore, a person who consumes alcohol during treatment risks their own health. There is no information in the official instructions.