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Dapagliflozin + Metformin
Information about Dapagliflozin + Metformin
Dapagliflozin + Metformin Uses
Dapagliflozin+Metformin is used in the treatment of .
How Dapagliflozin + Metformin works
Dapagliflozin + Metformin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Dapagliflozin and Metformin. Dapagliflozin works by removing excess sugar (glucose) from your body through urine. Metformin works by lowering sugar production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
Common side effects of Dapagliflozin + Metformin
Sore throat, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Runny nose, Urinary tract infection, Genital fungal infection, Headache
Medicine brands for Dapagliflozin + Metformin
XigduoAstraZeneca
₹372 to ₹5423 variant(s)
Dapagon-MGonan Pharma
₹130 to ₹1392 variant(s)
Gluvoid MPharmiza Drugs Pvt Ltd
₹1141 variant(s)
Dapazone MOrsim Pharma
₹1701 variant(s)
Dapend MHalberd Pharmaceuticals
₹1021 variant(s)
Dapanod-MVedinova Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹117 to ₹1262 variant(s)
Dapoj MJPD Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd
₹1591 variant(s)
Daparide MGreen Healthcare
₹1071 variant(s)
Dapaglipt MWindlas Biotech Ltd
₹1311 variant(s)
Dapakav MKavach 9 Pharma & Research Pvt Ltd
₹1121 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dapagliflozin + Metformin
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
- It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure or other cardiovascular events.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Dapagliflozin + Metformin.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- Dapagliflozin + Metformin can cause urinary tract infection. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and practice good genital hygiene.
- It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.