IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION AND INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to empagliflozin or any of the excipients in JARDIANCE, reactions such as
angioedema have occurred; patients on dialysis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Ketoacidosis: Ketoacidosis, a serious
life-threatening condition requiring urgent hospitalization, has been identified in
patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving SGLT2 inhibitors,
including empagliflozin. Fatal cases of ketoacidosis have been reported in patients taking
empagliflozin. Patients who present with signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis should be
assessed for ketoacidosis, even if blood glucose levels are less than 250 mg/dL. If
suspected, discontinue JARDIANCE, evaluate, and treat promptly. Before initiating JARDIANCE,
consider risk factors for ketoacidosis. Patients may require monitoring and temporary
discontinuation in situations known to predispose to ketoacidosis. For patients who undergo
scheduled surgery, consider temporarily discontinuing JARDIANCE for at least 3 days
prior to surgery.
Volume Depletion: Empagliflozin can cause
intravascular volume depletion which may manifest as symptomatic hypotension or acute
transient changes in creatinine. Acute kidney injury requiring hospitalization and dialysis
has been reported in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving SGLT2 inhibitors,
including empagliflozin. Before initiating, assess volume status and renal function in
patients with impaired renal function (eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2),
elderly patients or patients on loop diuretics. In patients with volume depletion, correct
this condition. After initiating, monitor for signs and symptoms of volume depletion and
renal function.
Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis: Serious urinary
tract infections including urosepsis and pyelonephritis requiring hospitalization have been
identified in patients receiving SGLT2 inhibitors, including empagliflozin. Treatment with
SGLT2 inhibitors increases the risk for urinary tract infections. Evaluate for signs and
symptoms of urinary tract infections and treat promptly.
Hypoglycemia: The use of JARDIANCE in combination
with insulin or insulin secretagogues can increase the risk of hypoglycemia. A
lower dose of insulin or the insulin secretagogue may be required.
Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier’s
Gangrene): Serious, life-threatening cases requiring urgent surgical
intervention have occurred in both females and males. Serious outcomes have included
hospitalization, multiple surgeries and death. Assess patients presenting with pain or
tenderness, erythema, or swelling in the genital or perineal area, along with fever or
malaise. If suspected, institute prompt treatment and discontinue JARDIANCE.
Genital Mycotic Infections: Empagliflozin
increases the risk for genital mycotic infections, especially in patients with prior
infections. Monitor and treat as appropriate.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious
hypersensitivity reactions have occurred with JARDIANCE (angioedema). If hypersensitivity
reactions occur, discontinue JARDIANCE, treat promptly, and monitor until signs and symptoms
resolve.
MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTIONS
(≥5%): Urinary tract infections and female genital mycotic infections.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Diuretics: Coadministration with diuretics may enhance the potential for volume depletion. Monitor for signs and symptoms.
Lithium: Concomitant use with lithium may decrease serum lithium concentrations. Monitor more frequently during JARDIANCE initiation and dosage changes.
USE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Pregnancy: JARDIANCE is not recommended during
the second and third trimesters.
Lactation: JARDIANCE is not recommended while
breastfeeding.
Geriatric Use: JARDIANCE is expected to have
diminished glycemic efficacy in elderly patients with renal impairment. Assess renal function
more frequently in elderly patients. The incidence of volume
depletion-related adverse reactions and urinary tract infections increased in T2D patients
≥75 years treated with empagliflozin.
INDICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
JARDIANCE is indicated:
- to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in
adults with heart failure
- to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
and established cardiovascular disease
- as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in
adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
JARDIANCE is not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes
mellitus. It may increase their risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.
JARDIANCE is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in
adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an eGFR
<30 mL/min/1.73 m2. JARDIANCE is likely to be ineffective in this
setting based upon its mechanism of action.
CL‑JAR‑100130 10.17.2022
Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
†Add-on to metformin: A Phase III,
randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, efficacy and safety
study of JARDIANCE (10 mg, 25 mg) administered orally once daily over
24 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with insufficient glycemic
control despite treatment with metformin ≥1500 mg alone. Six hundred
thirty-seven treated patients received placebo + metformin (N=207), JARDIANCE
10 mg + metformin (N=217), or JARDIANCE 25 mg + metformin (N=213). The primary
endpoint was A1C change from baseline. Weight change and blood pressure change from
baseline were secondary endpoints.1
T2D=Type 2 Diabetes
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2018;72(24):3200-3223. 3. Roden M, Weng J, Eilbracht J, et al;
EMPA-REG MONO Trial Investigators. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2013;1(3):208-219.
4. Data on file. Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 5. Häring HU, Merker L,
Seewaldt-Becker E, et al; EMPA-REG MET Trial Investigators. Diabetes Care.
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