Is Empagliflozin (Jardiance) safe in kidney disease at On dialysis?

Stopped when dialysis starts — no evidence of benefit at that stage. This table is dosing guidance for planning — the final dose is confirmed by your prescriber, and kidney function and the drug's own monitoring requirements are rechecked regularly.

What should I check while taking Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at On dialysis?

Follow the drug's label monitoring — typically kidney function (eGFR/creatinine), and for many drugs potassium, drug levels, or blood counts as applicable. Report any new symptoms such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, or unusual side effects to your doctor.

Is Empagliflozin (Jardiance) safe in kidney disease at On dialysis?

Stopped when dialysis starts — no evidence of benefit at that stage. This table is dosing guidance for planning — the final dose is confirmed by your prescriber, and kidney function and the drug's own monitoring requirements are rechecked regularly.

What should I check while taking Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at On dialysis?

Follow the drug's label monitoring — typically kidney function (eGFR/creatinine), and for many drugs potassium, drug levels, or blood counts as applicable. Report any new symptoms such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, or unusual side effects to your doctor.

Renal Dosing Guide

Empagliflozin (Jardiance) Dosing at On dialysis

Jardiance • SGLT2 inhibitor • Kidney function: Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

The recommended dose of Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis — with monitoring notes for kidney disease and dialysis.

Recommended dose at On dialysis

Discontinue at dialysis initiation.

Stopped when dialysis starts — no evidence of benefit at that stage.

Dosing at Other Kidney Function Levels

Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at eGFR ≥45

≥45 mL/min/1.73m² (or CrCl >50)

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Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at eGFR 30–44

30–44 mL/min/1.73m² (or CrCl 30–50)

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Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at eGFR 15–29

15–29 mL/min/1.73m² (or CrCl 15–29)

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Empagliflozin (Jardiance) at eGFR <15

<15 mL/min/1.73m² (not on dialysis)

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How dosing is decided

Doses in this guide follow drug labels and renal-dosing references at each eGFR/CrCl level. Always confirm with your prescriber and pharmacy — your specific dose depends on other medications, conditions, and lab results.

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Monitoring reminder

Empagliflozin (Jardiance) has its own monitoring requirements (eGFR, potassium, drug levels, or blood counts). These become more frequent as kidney function falls. Report unusual weakness, irregular heartbeat, or new side effects promptly.

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