Ertugliflozin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ertugliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes. It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 6 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ertugliflozin works
Ertugliflozin blocks a protein called SGLT2 in the kidneys, which normally reabsorbs sugar back into the blood. With this protein blocked, extra glucose is passed out in the urine, lowering blood sugar levels. Because it does not force the pancreas to release insulin, it rarely causes low blood sugar on its own.
What is Ertugliflozin used for?
Ertugliflozin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It can be taken alone or alongside other diabetes medicines such as metformin or sitagliptin, and is sometimes supplied in combination tablets. Better sugar control over time helps lower the risk of complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.
Side effects of Ertugliflozin
Many people take Ertugliflozin without trouble. The side effects reported most often are:
- Genital thrush (fungal infection)
- Urinary tract infections
- Passing more urine
- Thirst
- Dizziness on standing
Seek urgent help if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness or fast, deep breathing, as these can be signs of ketoacidosis, even when blood sugar is not very high. Also get help quickly for pain, tenderness or swelling around the genitals or back passage with fever.
Precautions and warnings
- Drink enough fluids, especially in hot weather or if you have diarrhoea or vomiting, to avoid dehydration.
- Your doctor may advise pausing it before surgery or during a serious illness, because of the risk of ketoacidosis.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a history of foot ulcers or amputation, or if you take water tablets or insulin.
- It is not used for type 1 diabetes and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Keep up regular blood sugar and kidney function checks.
Frequently asked questions about Ertugliflozin
What is the price of Ertugliflozin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ertugliflozin products currently in stock range from Rs 346 to Rs 1,323 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Ertuco 5mg Tablet at Rs 346. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ertugliflozin are available in Pakistan?
Ertugliflozin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ertuget (Getz Pharma Ltd), Gujasit (CCL Pharmaceuticals PTV Ltd Al Qamar), Guja (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Ertuco (Atco Laboratories Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Ertugliflozin?
Yes. Ertugliflozin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Ertugliflozin be used during pregnancy?
It is not used for type 1 diabetes and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Ertugliflozin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Ertugliflozin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Ertugliflozin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 12 products containing Ertugliflozin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
