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Dapaglyn M 1000mg Tablet

Salt Composition: DAPAGLIFLOZIN,METFORMIN

₹164.00₹204.56

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Categories: Others

Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus

Product Introduction

Dapaglyn M 1000mg tablet contains the active ingredients Dapagliflozin and Metformin. It is an anti-diabetic medication. Dapagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter inhibitor. Metformin is a biguanide. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients aged 18 years and older. This combination is taken orally. Dapaglyn M 1000mg tablet must always be taken alongside diet and exercise modifications. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine with other anti-diabetic agents if your blood glucose remains elevated and inadequately controlled. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Dapagliflozin, Metformin, or any other ingredients in this formulation. Do not take this tablet if you have a history of diabetic ketoacidosis, severely impaired kidney function, severe infection, or hepatic dysfunction. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, severe fatigue, breathing difficulty, reduced body temperature, or palpitations after taking this medicine. Inform your physician if you develop urinary tract infections, as this medicine may increase UTI risk. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Your doctor will monitor kidney function at least annually, or more frequently, during treatment with this medicine. Common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, urinary tract infections, and headache.

Uses

To treat type 2 diabetes mellitus

How it works

Dapagliflozin reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose. It works by removing excess sugar from your body via your urine and lowering the sugar in your blood. Metformin primarily decreases hepatic glucose production and decreases intestinal absorption of glucose. It works mainly by inhibiting glucose production in the liver.

How to Use

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Dapaglyn M 1000mg tablet based on the blood sugar and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time with food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Nausea, vomiting Back pain Urinary tract infection Diarrhea Stomach ache, loss of appetite Dizziness Rash Serious Decreased vitamin B12 Low blood sugar level Unusual sleepiness or tiredness Rapid weight loss

Expert Tips

To control your diabetes, you still need to keep to diet and exercise, even when you are taking this medicine. So it is important to keep following the advice about diet and exercise from your doctor. Avoid excessive alcohol while taking this medicine. If you take more tablets than you should, you may experience lactic acidosis. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include feeling or being very sick, vomiting, stomach ache, muscular cramps, severe tiredness or difficulty breathing. If you face any of these symptoms, stop taking this medicine immediately and contact a doctor or the nearest hospital.

References

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  2. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals - Xigduo 5 mg/850 mg film coated tablets. Access.fda.gov. [Revised 2017 Jul] [cited 2023 Jun 5]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/205649s008lbl.pdf
  3. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Insulin, oral hypoglycaemic drugs and glucagon, 7th edition, 2013, 278.
  4. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Endocrine pancreas and pharmacotherapy of diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia, 12th edition, 2011, 1258-1259.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Do not take Dapaglyn M 1000mg tablet if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment.

Lungs: Consult your doctor Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Dapaglyn M 1000mg tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Dapaglyn M 1000mg tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS