Jardiance (Empagliflozin) belongs to the class of medications called oral antihyperglycemic agents. It works in the kidneys to increase the amount of glucose removed from the body by the kidneys. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) is used alone or in combination with other medications for people with Type 2 Diabetes to control their blood glucose. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) should be used as part of an...More on Jardiance indication

Actos (Pioglitazone) is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones. It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with Type 2 Diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such as Actos (Pioglitazone) help insulin to work more effectively. By keeping blood sugar at a desired level, Actos (Pioglitazone) can help to prevent or delay the long-term problems associated with unco...More on Actos indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Jardiance (Empagliflozin). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Jardiance (Empagliflozin) w...More on Jardiance side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Actos (Pioglitazone). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Actos (Pioglitazone) with your...More on Actos side effects

Do not take Jardiance (Empagliflozin) if you: are allergic to Jardiance (Empagliflozin) or any ingredients of the medication have severely decreased kidney function or end-stage Kidney Disease, or are on dialysis have type I diabetes...More on Jardiance contraindications

Do not take Actos (Pioglitazone) if you: are allergic to Actos (Pioglitazone) or any ingredients of Actos (Pioglitazone) are pregnant have been diagnosed with any stage of heart failure have blood or a red colour in your urine have or have had bladder cancer have reduced liver function...More on Actos contraindications

There may be an interaction between Jardiance (Empagliflozin) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) other diabetes medications (e.g., chlorpropamide, glipizide, Glyburide, insulin, Metform...More on Jardiance precautions

There may be an interaction between Actos (Pioglitazone) and any of the following: Abiraterone acetate acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) barbiturates (e.g., Phenobarbital, secobarbital) birth control pills Celecoxib chloroquine Clopidogrel corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydroco...More on Actos precautions