Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets

Depazin-M 500 is a combination of two medicines Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets which comes under the class of antidiabetic drugs. Metformin is a biguanide and helps in managing blood sugar levels, particularly in obese patients. It exhibits a non-pancreatic effect to reduce blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. Moreover, it is also known as an insulin sensitizer because it increases the effects of insulin. It is considered a unique antidiabetic drug and does not cause hypoglycemia.

Dapagliflozin belongs to the class of gliflozins and works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets are not habit-forming medicine. If you experience kidney failure, treatments include kidney transplants or dialysis you can take but be sure to consult your doctor.

Uses of Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets 

Listed below are the uses of Dapagliflozin and Metformin tablets:

• This medication is taken to cure type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients.
• Heart risk is lowered with the use of dapagliflozin and metformin tablets.

Side Effects

The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use. The common side effects faced by patients after taking Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets are as follows:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Urinary tract infection
• Polyuria
• Flatulence

Directions For Use

• Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Your doctor may start the course with a low dose and gradually maintain an effective dose to achieve the required blood glucose control.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets. Doing so can release all of the drugs at once, decreasing the risk of side effects.
• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Safety Precautions

• Dapagliflozin and Metformin can cause urinary tract infections. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and practice good genital hygiene.
• Take Dapagliflozin and metformin tablets exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
• Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, and anxious feelings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1 Can The Use Of Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets may cause low blood sugar levels and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda.

2 What If You Miss A Dose Of Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

3 How Do Dapagliflozin & Metformin Tablets Work?

This medication works by helping to restore your body’s proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also increases the removal of sugar by your kidneys, decreases how much sugar is made in your liver, and decreases how much sugar your body takes in through your stomach and intestines.