Dapa-Met Xr Tablets 5/500Mg (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Dapagliflozin , Metformin HCl Extended Release 

Used For

Diabetes

How it works

Dapagliflozin removes excess sugar from the body through the urine. Metformin helps your body respond better to the insulin it makes naturally. It helps to lower the amount of sugar made by the liver and lower the amount of sugar moved from the gut into the blood.

Dosage

Dapagliflozin , Metformin HCl

Side Effects

Difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, confusion, feeling very thirsty, feeling unusual tiredness, a sweet smell to the breath, a sweet or metallic taste in the mouth or a different odour to urine or sweat , dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness; may occur when you go from lying to sitting to standing up , shaking, sweating, rapid heartbeat, change in vision, hunger, headache and change in mood feeling very weak, tired or uncomfortable , unusual muscle pain , trouble breathing , unusual or unexpected stomach discomfort , feeling cold feeling dizzy or lightheaded , unusual fatigue and drowsiness , suddenly develop aslow or irregular heartbeat.

Drug Interactions

Nifedipine , Cationic drugs (e.g. amiloride, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim and vancomycin) , Certain “blood thinners” (phenprocoumon or other Vitamin K anticoagulant , furosemide, Corticosteroids , Phenothiazines , Thyroid products , Estrogens or estrogens plus progestogen , Phenytoin , Nicotinic Acid , Sympathomimetics , Calcium channel blocking drugs , Isoniazid, Beta-2-agonists , ACE inhibitor drugs

Indication

It is used along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes to help control their blood sugar levels.

When not to Use

Do not take this medicine if you: • Have unstable and/or insulin-dependent (Type I) diabetes mellitus. • Have increased ketones in the blood or urine (metabolic acidosis) or have had ketoacidosis with or without coma •Are allergic (hypersensitive) to dapagliflozin, metformin hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in the list.

Precaution

It contains metformin and it can rarely cause a serious condition that can cause death called lactic acidosis. Alcohol may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. Do not drink a lot of alcohol while taking this medicine.

Warning 1

It will cause your urine to test positive for sugar (glucose).

Warning 2

It may cause changes in the amount of cholesterol or fats in your blood.

Warning 3

It may cause abnormal kidney function. Your doctor will do blood tests to monitor how well your kidneys are working while you are taking this medicine.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.