Oxra 10Mg Tablet

Oxra tablet is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. The medication is prescribed along with a specific diet plan and exercise schedule. It 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.

This medication should not be taken if you are allergic to any component present in it. Patients with type 1 diabetes, cancer of the bladder or kidney issues should not use this drug. Pregnant women and lactating mothers should consult with their healthcare provider before using it.

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 2 Diabetes

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Frequent Urge To Urinate

• Increased Thirst

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)

• Genital Fungal Infection

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using it.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Oxra 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?

  Consult your doctor before consuming this medication if you are suffering from any kind of kidney problem.

• 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Oxra 10Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Oxra 10Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Forxiga 10Mg Tablet

  Astra Zeneca

• Forxiga 10Mg Tablet

  Astra Zeneca

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

It 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 bloodstream being ejected through urine.

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

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Dexamethasone, Acetazolamide, Candesartan, Benazepril, Amlodipine, Carvedilol.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with renal impairment, hyperlipidemia, bladder cancer, hypotension.

• Ques : What is Oxra 10mg tablet?

  Ans : It is a medicine which is responsible to treat Type 2 diabetes. It is an antidiabetic medicine that removes excess sugar from the body through urine. Oxra tablet is also helpful in preventing the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or heart failures.

• Ques : What is the use of Oxra 10mg tablet?

  Ans : This belongs to a medication group that carry Dapagliflozin, which is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts as an oral antidiabetic that is responsible for controlling blood sugar and maintaining insulin levels in the body.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Oxra 10mg tablet?

  Ans : It has many common side effects such as Back Pain, Constipation, and decreased weight. There are some serious side effects such as Diabetic ketoacidosis and dehydration (Excess Loss of fluids in the body).

• Ques : For what treatment Oxra 10mg tablet used for?

  Ans : It is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). It helps in decreasing the glucose from the body through urine. It also prevents kidney damage and nerve problems.

• Ques : How long do I need to use oxra 10mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use oxra 10mg tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. The frequency of usage of this medication will vary from person to person. It is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use oxra 10mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in it, does not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of oxra 10mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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