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Last Updated: 9/17/2025

Empagliflozin Dosing and Monitoring for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Special Considerations

  • Discontinue empagliflozin at least 3 days before planned surgery to prevent postoperative ketoacidosis, as recommended by the American College of Cardiology 1, 2

Common Adverse Effects

  • Genital mycotic infections, more common in women, are a common adverse effect of empagliflozin, according to the American College of Cardiology 1, 2
  • Urinary tract infections are a common adverse effect of empagliflozin, as reported by the American College of Cardiology 1, 2