Dapagliflozin
About Dapagliflozin
Type 2 diabetes may be treated with the help of Dapagliflozin. The drug is prescribed along with a specific diet plan and exercise schedule. Dapagliflozin reduces the quantity of sugar that is absorbed by the body, and increases the quantity of sugar that is flushed out by the body through urination.
Dapagliflozin should not be taken if you are allergic to it, or any component present in it. Patients with type 1 diabetes, cancer of the bladder or kidney issues are also discouraged from using this drug. Pregnant women and lactating mothers should consult with their healthcare provider on the implications of the medicine on their child before using it.
Although all medicines do cause some side effects, some individuals may experience it while other may not. A few side effects of Dapagliflozin that you may happen to experience are stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, pain in the muscles or back and problems with bowel movements.
The initial dose prescribed by the doctor in case of adults may be about 5 mg to be taken once daily. It may be increased to about 10 mg depending on the acceptance of the body to the treatment.
Type diabetesInformation given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Dapagliflozin
Type 2 Diabetes
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Dapagliflozin ?
Frequent Urge To Urinate
Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)
Genital Fungal Infection
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Dapagliflozin
Is It safe with alcohol?
Talk to your doctor before Taking alcohol together with dapagliflozin. Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Oxra 10mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Oxra 10mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect liver function?
No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Dapagliflozin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Dapagliflozin
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dapagliflozin as ingredient
- Forxiga 10Mg Tablet
Astra Zeneca
- Oxra 5mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Forxiga 5Mg Tablet
Astra Zeneca
- Oxra 10Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Dapagliflozin is a kind of drug that is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The medication inhibits the functionality of the sodium-glucose transport proteins, which results in the excess glucose in the blood stream being ejected through urine.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Dapagliflozin ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Decmax 4Mg Tablet
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References
Dapagliflozin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dapagliflozin
Dapagliflozin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06292
DAPAGLIFLOZIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DAPAGLIFLOZIN
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