Dapefy 5mg Tablet
Uses:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in adults
Therapeutic effects:
- Reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose
- Works by removing excess sugar from the body via urine and lowering blood sugar levels
Important information:
- Always take in combination with diet and exercise
- Inform your doctor about all medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional supplements, and herbal products
- Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C)
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
Dosage and administration:
- Take as advised by your physician
- Do not chew or break the medicine
- Dosage and duration depend on age, body weight, and disease condition
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: do not take if pregnant; inform your physician if pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding: not recommended; it is unknown whether the medicine passes into breast milk
- Lungs: inform your physician if you have any lung diseases
- Liver: safe to use in patients with liver problems; inform your physician if you have liver diseases
- Alcohol: unsafe to consume alcohol with Dapefy 5mg tablet
- Driving: not known to cause drowsiness or impair driving ability
Side effects:
- Serious: diabetic ketoacidosis, urinary tract infection, angioedema, necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum
- Common: genital infection (thrush), back pain, dizziness, rash, urgency in urination, excessive thirst
Word of advice:
- Dapefy 5mg tablet can increase urination, possibly leading to dehydration if not compensated for by adequate fluid intake
- Drink plenty of water often to stay well hydrated
- Practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of infections
- Limit the intake of sugary foods, processed snacks, and high-fat meals
FAQs:
Can Dapefy 5mg tablet cause weight loss? Yes, Dapefy 5mg tablet can cause weight loss in some individuals.
How does Dapefy 5mg tablet work? Dapefy 5mg tablet reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose.
Is Dapefy 5mg tablet used for type 1 diabetes? Dapefy 5mg tablet is not approved for use in type 1 diabetes.
Can you take Dapefy 5mg tablet twice a day? Your doctor will decide the medicine's dose, strength, and frequency based on your blood sugar levels and other factors.
How does Dapefy 5mg tablet help control blood sugar levels? Dapefy 5mg tablet works by inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, increasing glucose excretion in the urine, and lowering blood sugar levels.
Can Dapefy 5mg tablet be used in people with kidney problems? Dapefy 5mg tablet should be used with caution in individuals with kidney problems. The dose adjustments can be made based on kidney function.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Dapagliflozin
- Therapeutic class: Antidiabetic agent
- Pharmacological class: Sodium-glucose cotransport-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
- Indications:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Heart failure