Dapamepi Tablet 10/4 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet (10 mg of dapagliflozin and 4 mg of glimepiride) once daily before breakfast or before the first meal. The tablet must be swallowed whole, and it is important not to skip meals after taking it.

This drug should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients allergic to its components or sulfonylureas, patients with type 1 diabetes, patients with severe kidney or liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with severe infections or before and after surgery should not take this medication. This drug should be administered cautiously to patients with reduced fluid volume or impaired kidney function, and blood pressure and kidney function should be closely monitored before and during administration. Caution is especially necessary for the elderly and patients taking diuretics. When taking this medication, there may be occurrences of genital infections or urinary tract infections; therefore, if any symptoms arise, immediate notification to healthcare professionals is required. Additionally, symptoms of hypoglycemia may also appear, so blood sugar levels should be checked frequently, and appropriate action should be taken when hypoglycemic symptoms occur. This medication can lead to serious metabolic disorders known as ketoacidosis; thus, if symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or breathing difficulties occur, immediate notification to healthcare professionals is necessary, and ketoacidosis testing should be done regardless of blood sugar levels. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and once pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be stopped immediately. Nursing mothers should also refrain from using this drug. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established, hence it is not used in this population. In cases of overdose, appropriate treatment is required based on symptoms, and prompt treatment is especially needed when symptoms of hypoglycemia appear. During the course of taking this medication, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of hypoglycemia.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Vulvovaginitis, balanitis and related genital infections, urinary tract infections, fungal infections, hypoglycemia, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, back pain, dysuria, polyuria, nocturia, elevated hematocrit, decreased initial renal creatinine clearance, dyslipidemia, elevated blood creatinine, elevated blood urea, weight loss, itching, cold sweats, hives, weakness, pain, chest pain, fatigue, edema, foreign body sensation, hunger, vaginal

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is considered safe. Proper storage can maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Box - 28 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTPX2], Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 300 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 1000 tablets/bottle