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TruDa Tablet 5 mg (Dapagliflozin bis L-Proline)

TruDa Tablet 5 mg (Dapagliflozin bis L-Proline)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Dapagliflozin Bis L-proline›7.815mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)보령
Appearance
A yellow, biconvex, round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202500734 · Approved 2025.03.31 · Insurance code 641908660

Summary

Main use
Treatment for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and reduction of cardiovascular risk in chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
The recommended dose for this medication is 10 mg once daily. This medication can be taken orally once daily at any time during the day, regardless of food intake. The tablet should be swallowed whole.
Child dose
The efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in patients under 18 years of age have not been established. There are no relevant data.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)보령

Efficacy & effects

Treatment for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and reduction of cardiovascular risk in chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • blood sugar control disorders
  • cardiovascular disease
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • chronic heart failure
  • heart failure
  • chronic kidney disease
  • reduced glomerular filtration rate
  • end-stage kidney disease
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This medication is used alongside diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is also effective in reducing the risk of death and hospitalization due to cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic heart failure. Additionally, it plays a role in reducing the risk of deterioration of kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease. This drug may be used in combination with other standard treatments for diabetic patients with cardiovascular risk factors. Overall, this drug helps improve major health issues in patients with diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is 10 mg once daily. This medication can be taken orally once daily at any time during the day, regardless of food intake. The tablet should be swallowed whole.

Child dose

The efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in patients under 18 years of age have not been established. There are no relevant data.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredient or excipients. It should not be administered to patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Because this drug contains anhydrous lactose, it should not be used in patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients undergoing dialysis should also not be given this medication. Patients with reduced fluid volume or kidney function issues should use this drug with caution, and fluid status and kidney function should be closely monitored before and after administration. In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, the blood sugar control effect of this drug may be reduced, and it is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment. During treatment with this medication, genital infections and urinary tract infections may occur, so immediate treatment should be sought if infection symptoms appear. There is a risk of hypoglycemia, so dose adjustments may be needed when used with medications that may induce hypoglycemia, such as insulin or sulfonylureas. Fluid volume reduction or symptoms of hypotension may occur, so caution is required, particularly in elderly patients or those on diuretics. This medication may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis; therefore, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals should be sought if symptoms or signs of ketoacidosis appear. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, and it should not be used in pediatric patients. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote; appropriate treatment should be given based on symptoms, and hospital management may be required as necessary. This medication does not significantly affect driving or machine operation, but caution is needed when there is a risk of hypoglycemia. The product should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Decreased fluid volume (including dehydration, hypovolemia, hypotension), diabetic ketoacidosis, perineal necrosis (Fournier's gangrene), urosepsis and pyelonephritis, acute kidney injury and renal impairment, anaphylactic reactions, urticaria, angioedema, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, acute pancreatitis, severe liver abnormalities

Mild side effects

Vulvovaginitis, balanitis and related genital infections, urinary tract infection, hypoglycemia, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, back pain, dysuria, polyuria, nocturia, increased hematocrit, initial treatment decrease in renal creatinine clearance, dyslipidemia, initial treatment increase in serum creatinine, elevated blood urea, weight loss, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, chest pain, fatigue, chest discomfort, pain, peripheral edema, generalized edema

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A yellow, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle

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