Empagliflozin (Jardiance)

SGLT2 inhibitor · SGLT2 class · oral smd · Boehringer Ingelheim

Top dose
25 mg
HbA1c reduction
-0.78%
at week 24 · efficacy
AE discontinuation
5.0%
Status
approved

Pivotal trial

Trial
EMPA-REG (HbA1c)
Indication
type 2 diabetes
Duration
24 weeks
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT01131676
Sponsor
Boehringer Ingelheim

Notes

Modest HbA1c effect (~-0.7 to -0.8%) but the SGLT2 class leads on cardiovascular and renal outcomes (EMPA-REG OUTCOME, EMPEROR). Co-promoted by Lilly. Included for the durable cardio-renal story, not glycemic depth.

Publication

NEJM 2015 (EMPA-REG OUTCOME)