Description
Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets Uses
This combination contains two antidiabetic solutions primarily used to treat Type-2 diabetes. Dapagliflozin belongs to the class of medications called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors that reduce blood sugar levels by excretion through urination. Secondly, Sitagliptin, also known as a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, decreases the glucagon occurring in the body, a naturally occurring hormone responsible for raising blood sugar levels. Also, Sitagliptin increases the production of insulin, insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to enter the blood cells and provide them energy. Together this medication provides overall protection and control in condition Type-2 diabetes mellitus. Nowadays the diabetes problem is becoming widespread and continuously increasing day by day because of several reasons such as bad diet routine, lack of sleep and increasing stress, overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity. Extra belly fat can cause insulin resistance which can increase the chances of type-2 diabetes.
Directions to Use
- Take Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets only if it is prescribed by your healthcare provider. The healthcare provider will do some essential health check-ups on you to make sure tablet benefits outweigh the potential risks it can cause to your health.
- Do follow the directions to use given by your healthcare professional properly as well as read the essential information available on the label or packaging.
- The durations to use and dosage volume are based on your health condition, weight, and how the medication reacts in the body.
- Your healthcare provider will assign a healthy diet schedule and a good diet routine, do follow it properly it will help you get the desired results.
- Take only the assigned volume of Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets without missing any dose properly, and complete the fully prescribed course for best results.
- Take this medication at the same time every day, after or before having a healthy meal as prescribed, with a whole glass of water. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet, consume it as a whole.
- Store this medication in a dry place at room temperature, away from moisture and reach for children and pets.
Side Effects
This medication is available on prescription only because it can cause mild and minor side effects that do not require any medical attention or treatment and they resolve over time through adaptation of medication by the body. Those people who are using this medicine by following a proper diet and exercise routine do not face any side effects. Somehow if you notice any side effects stay with you for so long, so it is important to tell your healthcare professional about it.
Common side effects include –
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nasal congestion
- Thirst
- Increased urination
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Upper respiratory tract infections
As we mentioned before the common side effects do not require medical attention and resolve on their own over time, as well there is almost no chance of adverse or serious side effects for those who are following the proper diet and exercise routine provided by the doctor. Somehow if you notice any serious or adverse side effects it is important to tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Serious side effects include –
- Allergic reaction
- Ketoacidosis
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- Pancreatitis
- Several joint pain
- Skin reactions
Precautions
- Do not take Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets without getting a prescription from your healthcare professional. It can cause risk of side effects and requires essential health to make sure that using it is more advantageous than the risk of side effects.
- Before start using this medication it is essential to tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, especially about liver and kidney problems as well as about allergies. The doctor will assign the duration and volume of dosage according to these factors.
- Seek medical assistance immediately if you observe symptoms of ketoacidosis, extremely low blood sugar, or allergic reactions. Additionally, consult with your physician for personalized health advice before starting any new medications while taking Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets.
- Do not use more than the prescribed volume of Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets, it will not affect you positively and will increase the chances of adverse directions.
- Do not stop using Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets even if you notice improvement in your condition, complete the duration set for use by the healthcare professional for best possible outcomes. Discontinuing this medication prematurely can lead to worsening the condition you are trying to treat.
- If you are a Breastfeeding mother, pregnant women, and ladies planning to be mothers are not recommended to take this medication without consultation. A healthcare professional will prescribe this medication in such conditionals only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
- This combination of Dapagliflozin 10mg + Sitagliptin 100mg Tablets can cause dizziness, which can affect your ability to perform any work. Do not operate heavy machines or drive any vehicle if you are not familiar with the effects.
