Empagliflozin is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
Empagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. It works by stopping the reabsorption of glucose by the kidney, increasing glucose excretion from the body, and lowering blood sugar levels.
This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once daily, in the morning, with or without food.
A common side effect of empagliflozin is urinary tract infections.