Dapagliflozin 10mg + Pioglitazone 15mg

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Pioglitazone 15mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, usually when diet, exercise, and other medicines have not given adequate blood sugar control.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes
• Used along with diet and exercise for better sugar control
• Sometimes used along with other diabetes medicines like metformin

HOW IT WORKS

• Dapagliflozin blocks a kidney protein (SGLT2) that reabsorbs sugar, causing extra sugar to pass out in urine
• Pioglitazone makes muscle and fat cells more sensitive to insulin, helping the body use insulin better
• Together they lower blood sugar through two different actions, 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 a substitute for insulin in people who need insulin therapy
• Not used for children

How to Use Dapagliflozin 10mg + Pioglitazone 15mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily
• Can be taken with or without food, but try to take it 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; diabetes medicines work best with consistent use
• Keep following your prescribed diet and exercise plan alongside 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 and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, light, and moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack or container until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use the medicine after its expiry date printed on the pack

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Pioglitazone 15mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Increased urination
• Thirst
• Urinary tract infections
• Genital yeast infections
• Mild weight gain or fluid retention

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Nausea
• Swelling in feet or ankles

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of dehydration or very low blood pressure
• Severe urinary or genital infection with fever
• Sudden swelling, shortness of breath, or rapid weight gain (possible heart failure)
• Bone fractures after minor falls
• Blood or pus in urine, or pain during urination
• Unusual tiredness, dark urine, or yellowing of skin (liver problems)
• Signs of a rare but serious genital infection (Fournier's gangrene): severe pain, swelling, redness in genital area with fever

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

Dapagliflozin 10mg + Pioglitazone 15mg — Safety Information and Precautions

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

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to dapagliflozin, pioglitazone, or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Have severe kidney disease or are on dialysis
• Have active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer
• Have heart failure or a history of heart failure
• Have severe liver disease

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have a history of urinary tract infections
• Have low blood pressure or are on medicines that lower blood pressure
• Are dehydrated or have had recent vomiting/diarrhoea
• Have a history of bone fractures or low bone density
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have any heart or liver condition

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Insulin or other diabetes medicines that lower blood sugar (risk of low sugar)
• Diuretics (water pills), as they may worsen dehydration
• Blood pressure medicines
• Certain medicines affecting liver enzymes, such as gemfibrozil or rifampicin
• Other medicines that affect the heart or fluid balance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid or limit alcohol, as it can affect blood sugar control and increase side effects.

Will this medicine cause low blood sugar?

On its own it rarely causes very low blood sugar, but risk increases if combined with insulin or other sugar-lowering medicines.

How long do I need to take this medicine?

• This is usually a long-term treatment for diabetes; do not stop without consulting your doctor.
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