Type 2 diabetes: European Commission approves Jardiance® (empagliflozin) tablets for use in adults in Europe
JARDIANCE is a member of the sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class of compounds. The emerging SGLT2 inhibitor class removes excess glucose through the urine by blocking glucose re-absorption in the kidney.
"In Europe, the number of people with type 2 diabetes is growing and management of the condition increasingly requires a holistic approach for individuals and their needs," said Professor
The marketing authorization is based on results from a clinical program comprised of more than 10 multinational clinical trials and more than 13,000 adults with T2D. Phase III studies showed JARDIANCE 10 and 25 mg significantly reduced hemoglobin A1c (A1c, or average blood glucose) as well as body weight and blood pressure as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with a range of background treatments, including metformin, sulfonylureas, insulin and pioglitazone.1 The most frequently reported adverse reaction was hypoglycemia when used with sulfonylurea or insulin.1 Common side effects experienced with JARDIANCE were genital infection, urinary tract infection, pruritus and increased urination. Genital infection and urinary tract infection were more common in women than men.1 JARDIANCE is not indicated for weight loss or as antihypertensive therapy. Weight loss and blood pressure change were secondary or exploratory endpoints in clinical trials.
"The approval of empagliflozin marks the third diabetes product from the Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly Diabetes alliance to be approved in
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This press release contains forward-looking statements about empagliflozin, an investigational compound that is being studied for type 2 diabetes. It reflects Lilly's current beliefs; however, as with any such undertaking, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of drug development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that future study results and patient experience will be consistent with study findings to date or that empagliflozin will receive regulatory approvals or prove to be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, please see Lilly's latest Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed with the
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1 Jardiance® (empagliflozin) tablets. EMA Summary of Product Characteristics. Approval May 2014.
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