Dapa M Sustained Release Tablets 5/1000 mg

Adult dose

The dosage of this medication should be individualized based on the patient's current therapy, efficacy, and tolerability, without exceeding the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg of dapagliflozin and 2000 mg of sustained-release metformin. This medication is generally administered once daily with the evening meal. The maximum dosage is 10 mg of dapagliflozin/2000 mg of sustained-release metformin once daily, administered as 2 tablets of 5 mg/1000 mg.

This medication is used to treat diabetes and helps to control blood sugar levels. It may rarely cause a serious condition known as lactic acidosis, so caution should be exercised especially in patients with poor kidney function, heart disease, infections, etc. When used with other diabetes medications, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, necessitating dose adjustments and symptom monitoring. This medication should not be used in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, dehydration, severe infections, acute myocardial infarction, etc. If undergoing a radiographic examination with contrast agents, this medication should be discontinued for at least 48 hours prior to the examination and should only be resumed once kidney function is confirmed to be normal after the examination. If surgery is planned, this medication should also be temporarily discontinued 48 hours before surgery and resumed only after confirming that kidney function is normal after surgery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Elderly patients or those with weak kidney function require dosage adjustments and monitoring of kidney function, and should be cautious if there is a high risk of hypotension or dehydration. During the use of this medication, genital infections or urinary tract infections may occur, and if symptoms of infection appear, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. Vitamin B12 deficiency may occur, so it is advisable to check vitamin B12 levels during prolonged use. Excessive alcohol intake can increase the risk of side effects from this medication, so it should be avoided. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container for safety. If any unusual symptoms or discomfort occur while taking this medication, healthcare personnel should be notified immediately.

Serious side effects

• Lactic acidosis
• severe hypoglycemia
• severe allergic reaction
• severe skin reactions
• breathing difficulty
• dyspnea
• jaundice
• sudden and severe headache
• seizures
• confusion

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• decreased fluid volume
• thirst
• dizziness
• constipation
• dry mouth
• back pain
• dysuria
• polyuria
• nocturia

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a well-closed container. It is best stored at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

Dark pink, double convex, egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle