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Sugadapa Tablets

Sugadapa Tablets

Prescription medicationTablet
Ingredient · strength
Dapagliflozin Propanediol Hydrate›12.3mg / 1 tabletEvogliptin Tartrate›6.87mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
동아에스티(주)
Appearance
Pale pink round film-coated tablet
Packaging
PTP (Alu-Alu) - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202300827 · Approved 2023.03.10 · Insurance code 642507750

Summary

Main use
Improvement of blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
This medication can be administered to patients receiving evogliptin 5 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg, regardless of meal timing, with a dosage of 1 tablet once daily (as 5 mg/10 mg evogliptin/dapagliflozin).

Ingredients

Manufacturer
동아에스티(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

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This medicine aids in improving blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to dietary and exercise therapy. The combination of evogliptin and dapagliflozin helps to effectively lower blood sugar levels, facilitating smoother blood sugar management and supporting diabetes control.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

This medication can be administered to patients receiving evogliptin 5 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg, regardless of meal timing, with a dosage of 1 tablet once daily (as 5 mg/10 mg evogliptin/dapagliflozin).

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug's active ingredients or excipients, patients with type 1 diabetes, those with diabetic ketoacidosis, and patients undergoing dialysis should not use this medication as it may pose risks. Patients with heart failure or impaired kidney function, as well as those with reduced fluid volume, should exercise caution when taking this medication. It is particularly not recommended for patients with severe heart failure, and those with reduced kidney function may experience elevated drug concentrations, requiring close monitoring of their condition. This medication is not recommended for patients with severely impaired liver function, and if there is a history of acute pancreatitis or symptoms suggestive of pancreatitis, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a physician consulted. Various adverse reactions may occur when taking this medication, including dyspepsia, infections, arthralgia, headache, dizziness, and skin rashes. Hypoglycemic symptoms may also arise, necessitating caution. One of the active ingredients, dapagliflozin, carries risks of genital infections, urinary tract infections, fluid volume depletion, and ketoacidosis; therefore, if symptoms of infection or dehydration appear, medical staff should be informed immediately. While this medication interacts minimally with other medications, the concentration may change when taken with some antibiotics or antituberculosis drugs, so it is advisable to consult with a physician or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised against using this medication, and use should be discontinued upon confirmation of pregnancy. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney or liver function, thus their condition should be closely monitored when taking this medication. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote; appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms and the medication should be stored out of reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes (mouth/eyes), severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanying cough and fever, respiratory problems, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

  • Dyspepsia
  • constipation
  • chronic gastritis
  • colon polyps
  • gastric ulcer
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • hemorrhoids
  • vaginal infections
  • herpes zoster
  • cystitis
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  • arthralgia
  • myalgia
  • rotator cuff syndrome
  • ligament sprain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • breast pain
  • pruritus
  • sensorineural hearing loss
  • hypertension
  • gastroenteritis
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal discomfort
  • stomatitis
  • vomiting
  • increased amylase
  • increased lipase
  • elevated blood urea
  • weight loss
  • hypoglycemia
  • hyperuricemia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP (Alu-Alu) - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.