Dapagliflozin 10mg + Metformin 500mg

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Metformin 500mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially when diet, exercise, and metformin alone are not enough to control blood sugar.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
• Used along with diet and exercise for better blood sugar management
• Sometimes used together with other diabetes medicines as advised by the doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Dapagliflozin blocks a protein in the kidneys (SGLT2) that reabsorbs sugar, causing extra sugar to be passed out in urine
• Metformin reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver
• Metformin also improves how the body's muscles and tissues use insulin
• Together they help lower blood sugar levels through different mechanisms

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis
• Not a treatment for weight loss on its own, though weight loss may occur as a side benefit
• Not a substitute for insulin in patients who need insulin therapy

How to Use Dapagliflozin 10mg + Metformin 500mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily with the first main meal of the day
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says so
• Drink enough fluids during the day, especially in hot weather
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as it is a long-term treatment
• Keep taking your prescribed diet and exercise plan along with this medicine

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one
• If you often forget doses, ask your doctor about ways to remember, like setting an alarm

STORAGE

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

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Metformin 500mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Diarrhoea
• Increased urination
• Genital yeast infections
• Urinary tract infections

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure symptoms like feeling lightheaded on standing
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Skin rash

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of lactic acidosis such as severe weakness, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, unusual tiredness, or stomach pain
• Signs of ketoacidosis even with normal or slightly high blood sugar, such as nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing
• Signs of dehydration or severe urinary tract infection with fever, chills, or back pain
• Sudden swelling, redness, or pain in the genital or groin area (rare but serious infection)
• Signs of very low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness, or confusion, especially 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 + Metformin 500mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under medical supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to dapagliflozin, metformin, or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have severe kidney disease
• Have diabetic ketoacidosis or a history of it
• Have severe liver disease
• Have a serious infection, dehydration, or are about to undergo surgery or an X-ray procedure using contrast dye

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any kidney or liver problems
• Have a history of urinary tract or genital infections
• Have heart failure or heart disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Drink alcohol regularly or follow a very low-calorie diet
• Are elderly, as dose adjustments may be needed

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Insulin or other diabetes medicines, which can increase risk of low blood sugar
• Diuretics (water tablets), which can increase risk of dehydration
• Contrast dye used in imaging tests
• Certain blood pressure medicines
• Steroids and some other medicines that raise blood sugar

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid or limit alcohol as it increases the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.

Will this medicine cause weight gain?

Unlike some diabetes medicines, this combination is generally associated with weight loss rather than weight gain.

Can I stop taking this medicine once my sugar is normal?

• No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as diabetes needs ongoing management even when levels look normal.
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