Floqaduro Extended-Release Tablet 10/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is typically administered once daily with the evening meal. The maximum dosage is once daily dapagliflozin 10 mg/metformin extended-release 2000 mg, given as 2 tablets of 5 mg/1000 mg. When used as initial therapy, the recommended starting dose is one tablet of 5 mg/500 mg or 10 mg/500 mg once daily. This medication should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed, cut, or chewed.

This medication helps in controlling blood sugar; however, it should not be used in patients with impaired kidney function or acute illness. Rarely, it can cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis, which occurs when lactic acid accumulates excessively in the body and can be very dangerous, so seek immediate medical treatment if symptoms appear. Additionally, caution is warranted when used with insulin or other diabetes medications due to the risk of hypoglycemia. Patients with reduced kidney function, dehydration, severe infections, heart problems, liver dysfunction, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. In certain situations, such as surgery or radiological examinations, the intake of this medication should be temporarily suspended, and it should be restarted only after confirming normal kidney function. While taking this medication, genital infections, urinary infections, hypoglycemia, dehydration symptoms, dizziness, etc., may occur, so consult a doctor if unusual symptoms arise. Especially in elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function, regular kidney function tests should be conducted, and dosage should be adjusted accordingly. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and its safety and efficacy have not been established in children. In the case of overdose, seek appropriate treatment at a medical institution immediately, and keep this medication out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Lactic acidosis
• severe hypoglycemia
• acute kidney injury
• dehydration
• hypovolemia
• hypotension
• diabetic ketoacidosis
• urosepsis
• pyelonephritis
• perineal necrosis

Mild side effects

Vulvovaginitis, balanitis and related genital infections, urinary infections, fungal infections, hypoglycemia (when used with sulfonylureas or insulin), thirst, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, low back pain, dysuria, polyuria, nocturia, pruritus of the vulva, pruritus of the genitals, dyslipidemia, weight loss, headache, paresthesia, tremor, abdominal pain, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, salivary gland swelling, toothache, drowsiness, peripheral neuropathy, dryness

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to ensure prolonged effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink, biconvex, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle