Dapormet Extended Release Tablet 10/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally taken once daily with the evening meal. The maximum dosage is 1 daily dose of dapagliflozin 10 mg / extended-release metformin 2000 mg, administered as 2 tablets of 5 mg / 1000 mg. When used as initial therapy, the recommended starting dose is 1 daily dose of 5 mg / 500 mg or 10 mg / 500 mg. In patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustments may be necessary under specific conditions. This medication should be swallowed whole.

This medication helps in controlling blood sugar. However, it can very rarely cause a severe condition known as lactic acidosis, so caution is advised. There is a risk of hypoglycemia when used with insulin or other diabetes medications, thus caution should be exercised. This medication should not be used in certain patients, such as those with an allergy to it, severely impaired renal function, dehydration, serious infections, type 1 diabetes, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Additionally, patients scheduled for surgery or tests involving radiographic contrast agents should temporarily discontinue this medication. Careful use is required in patients with impaired renal function, elderly patients, or those with low fluid volume, and blood pressure and renal function should be regularly monitored. While taking this medication, genital infections or urinary tract infections may occur, so cleanliness should be maintained. Furthermore, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, thus requiring dosage adjustments when taken with insulin or sulfonylurea medications. This medication may decrease vitamin B12 levels, so regular testing is necessary for long-term users. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided as it can increase the risk of lactic acidosis. If sudden fatigue, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, or abdominal pain occurs while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately. This medication's safety and efficacy have not been established in children, and it should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention for proper treatment, and store this medication out of reach of children in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Lactic acidosis
• severe hypoglycemia
• severe edema
• ketoacidosis
• urinary sepsis
• pyelonephritis
• acute kidney injury
• renal impairment
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• chest tightness

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• genital infections
• urinary tract infections
• fungal infections
• dizziness
• constipation
• dry mouth
• back pain
• dysuria
• polyuria

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also safe to store at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

Pink, biconvex, oval-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [6 tablets (Alu-Alu) x 5], 30 tablets/bottle