Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin
Information about Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin
Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin Uses
Dapagliflozin+Sitagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin works
Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and decreasing the levels of glucagon (the hormone that increases blood glucose level).
Common side effects of Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin
Vaginal yeast infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Headache
Available Medicine for Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin
Daplo SDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹2171 variant(s)
Sitamor-DMorningg Life Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1801 variant(s)
Tergra DBiocon
₹1821 variant(s)
Jodapa-SJarun Pharmaceuticals
₹1891 variant(s)
Inudap SGInuen Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹2001 variant(s)
Sitason DUnison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹961 variant(s)
Gluxit SEris Lifesciences Ltd
₹145 to ₹2314 variant(s)
Zerosita DScott Morrison
₹1761 variant(s)
Eldapa SEl-Dorado Bio-Tech Pvt Ltd
₹2001 variant(s)
Sitatrack-DMeraki Health
₹1911 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin
- Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- 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 + Sitagliptin.
- Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin may also reduce weight and blood pressure.
- It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
- It may 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 anxiety.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
- Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- 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 + Sitagliptin.
- Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin may also reduce weight and blood pressure.
- It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
- It may 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 anxiety.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.