Dapa Duo Tablet 10/100 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication can be administered to patients taking 100 mg of sitagliptin and 10 mg of dapagliflozin once daily without regard to meals. The tablet should be swallowed whole.

This medication contains sitagliptin and dapagliflozin and is used for diabetes treatment. Firstly, this medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions; therefore, if symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur after taking the medication, you should immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor. Additionally, there have been reports of a serious side effect called acute pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. If symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting occur after taking this medication, seek medical attention promptly. This medication is not administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or those with diabetic ketoacidosis who have difficulty controlling blood sugar, nor to patients on dialysis. Patients with decreased kidney function or low fluid volume should use this medication carefully, routinely monitoring kidney function and blood pressure, especially in elderly patients or those taking diuretics to be cautious of hypotension or dehydration symptoms. One of this medication’s ingredients can increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with insulin or sulfonylureas, so it is important to monitor for signs of low blood sugar closely and consult a doctor to adjust the insulin dosage if necessary. Be aware that the risk of genital infections or urinary tract infections may increase during use, so any symptoms such as itching, pain, or redness should be reported immediately. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid this medication, especially while breastfeeding, as it may affect the baby. Safety and efficacy in children under 18 years of age have not been established; thus, it should not be used in this population. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, appropriate treatment according to symptoms should be received, and hospital monitoring may be required if necessary. Finally, be cautious of the risk of accidents due to hypoglycemic symptoms while driving or operating machinery during the use of this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/mucous membranes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (yellowing)

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• dry mouth
• constipation
• dizziness
• back pain
• painful urination
• polyuria
• nocturia
• genital itching
• elevated blood creatinine

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Bright yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

Box - 28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP (Alu-Alu) x 4)], Box - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP (Alu-Alu) x 3)]