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Empagliflozin (EMPA)

University of Sao Paulo · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Empagliflozin inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing urinary glucose excretion.

Empagliflozin inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing urinary glucose excretion. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Chronic kidney disease.

At a glance

Generic nameEmpagliflozin (EMPA)
Also known asJardiance
SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo
Drug classSGLT2 inhibitor
TargetSGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

SGLT2 is responsible for reabsorbing filtered glucose in the proximal tubule of the nephron. By blocking this transporter, empagliflozin allows glucose to be excreted in the urine, thereby lowering blood glucose levels independently of insulin secretion. This mechanism also promotes modest osmotic diuresis and has cardiovascular and renal protective effects beyond glycemic control.

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Key clinical trials

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