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Empagliflozin is an antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. It belongs to the class of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, and works by preventing the absorption of glucose in the kidneys. Empagliflozin is sold under the brand name Jardiance and is taken orally. It is not recommended for use in type 1 diabetes. Empagliflozin can cause side effects such as increased urination, dehydration, and low blood pressure. However, it has been found to be superior to metformin in improving arterial stiffness parameters. Patients taking empagliflozin should follow a proper diet and exercise program to control their blood sugar levels.
The Ozempic Pen is a once-weekly injectable medication used to control high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, when taken along with a proper diet and exercise program. The medication is available in three multiuse pens that deliver doses of 0.25mg and 0.5mg. Patients typically use this pen to take 4 doses of the starting dose (0.25mg) then 2 doses of the next highest dose (0.5mg) before switching to a new pen. Research suggests that people who take Ozempic may lose modest amounts of weight while on the medication, but it is not officially a weight loss drug. It takes a few weeks to start seeing the effects of weight loss from Ozempic. It is important to never share an Ozempic Pen between patients, even if the needle is changed.
