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Empagliflozin genital infection counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 58-year-old man starts empagliflozin and asks about common adverse effects. He has previously had balanitis after antibiotics. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Explain increased genital fungal infection risk and advise seeking help if symptoms occur

SGLT2 inhibitors increase urinary glucose and can predispose to genital fungal infections. Hygiene advice and early recognition are useful, but routine prophylactic antifungals are not normally used. Patients should also receive sick-day and DKA counselling.

Reference: BNF