Dapagliflozin 10mg + Linagliptin 5mg

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Linagliptin 5mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine combination is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, along with a proper diet and exercise plan.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
• Used when diet and exercise alone are not enough
• Sometimes used along with other diabetes medicines like metformin

HOW IT WORKS

• Dapagliflozin blocks sugar reabsorption in the kidneys, allowing extra sugar to leave the body through urine
• Linagliptin increases the levels of certain gut hormones that help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high
• Together they lower blood sugar through two different mechanisms, giving better overall control

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis
• Not a treatment for weight loss, though some weight loss may occur
• Not meant for emergency lowering of very high blood sugar levels

How to Use Dapagliflozin 10mg + Linagliptin 5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as diabetes needs long-term control
• Keep taking your prescribed diet and exercise routine along with this medicine

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the strip in its original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Linagliptin 5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Increased urination
• Thirst
• Mild nausea
• Headache
• Common cold-like symptoms

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Urinary tract infections
• Genital yeast infections
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Skin rash

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of ketoacidosis such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, and difficulty breathing, even with normal blood sugar
• Severe dehydration or low blood pressure with dizziness or fainting
• Severe urinary tract or genital infection with fever
• Signs of pancreatitis such as severe stomach pain spreading to the back, with vomiting
• Signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing
• Symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness, confusion, if combined with other diabetes medicines

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Linagliptin 5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to dapagliflozin, linagliptin, or any other ingredient in the tablet
• Have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Have severe kidney disease or are on dialysis
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor says it is safe

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any kidney or liver problems
• Have a history of urinary tract or genital infections
• Have a history of pancreatitis
• Are prone to dehydration or low blood pressure
• Are scheduled for surgery or have had a recent illness with vomiting or diarrhoea
• Are taking other diabetes medicines, including insulin

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylureas, which increase risk of low blood sugar
• Diuretics (water pills), which can increase dehydration risk
• Certain blood pressure medicines
• Steroids and some other drugs that affect blood sugar

Always share your complete list of current medicines with your doctor or pharmacist.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can this medicine cause low blood sugar on its own?

On its own it has a low risk, but the risk increases if combined with insulin or other sugar-lowering medicines.

Is this medicine safe for the kidneys?

It requires monitoring of kidney function periodically, and doses may need adjustment or the medicine may be avoided if kidney function is significantly reduced.

Can I stop this medicine once my sugar is controlled?

• No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as diabetes usually needs ongoing treatment.
• This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India. Doctor ya pharmacist se salah lein.