Review the side-effects of Ertugliflozin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Frequent urination, low blood sugar level, genital fungal infections
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, pain in the stomach, vomiting
Cardiovascular: Low blood volume, low blood pressure, faster heartbeat, increased LDL-cholesterol level in blood
Nervous system: Confusion, dizziness, headache, irritability, weakness
Respiratory: Difficulty in breathing, nasopharyngitis
Kidney: Urinary tract infections (pyelonephritis, urosepsis or bladder infections), pain or burning sensation while passing urine, blood in urine, reduced kidney function
Others: Foot ulcers or sores, fever, pain or tenderness in the lower limbs, pain in the back, reduced weight, increased thirst
• Some of the side effects mentioned above could be due to ketoacidosis.
• Patients should be advised to not to stand up suddenly from sitting or lying position to prevent from falling due to the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. • Do not change the dose of ertugliflozin or diet plan without the approval of the treating physician.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up the missed dose.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Frequent urination, low blood sugar level, genital fungal infections
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, pain in the stomach, vomiting
Cardiovascular: Low blood volume, low blood pressure, faster heartbeat, increased LDL-cholesterol level in blood
Nervous system: Confusion, dizziness, headache, irritability, weakness
Respiratory: Difficulty in breathing, nasopharyngitis
Kidney: Urinary tract infections (pyelonephritis, urosepsis or bladder infections), pain or burning sensation while passing urine, blood in urine, reduced kidney function
Others: Foot ulcers or sores, fever, pain or tenderness in the lower limbs, pain in the back, reduced weight, increased thirst
• Some of the side effects mentioned above could be due to ketoacidosis.
Other Precautions :
• Ertugliflozin may increase urinary glucose excretion. This could result in positive test results for urinary glucose even in patients with adequate blood glucose control.• Patients should be advised to not to stand up suddenly from sitting or lying position to prevent from falling due to the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. • Do not change the dose of ertugliflozin or diet plan without the approval of the treating physician.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up the missed dose.
