What is Dapagliflozin?

Dapagliflozin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to help lower blood sugar levels.

The medication is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dapagliflozin uses

In adults with type 2 diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, or multiple risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease, dapagliflozin is often used to minimise the risk of having to be hospitalised for heart failure.
The medication is also used to minimise the risk of having to be hospitalised and death from heart and blood vessel disease.
Dapagliflozin belongs to a class of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.
It helps to lower blood sugar levels by allowing the kidneys to excrete more glucose in the urine.

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Dapagliflozin Side Effects

Some of the common side effects of Dapagliflozin are:

Rash
Hives
Itching
Difficulty while breathing
Nausea & Vomiting
Pain in stomach area

Some of the serious side effects of Dapagliflozin are:

Frequent urination
The strong smell while urination
Pelvic and rectal pain
Vaginal odour
Swelling of legs and feet
Swelling of penis

The common side effects don't require medical attention and will disappear as your body adjusts to the dosage.

But if you are facing any kind of serious or rare side effects, then immediately seek medical attention.

Precautions

Before taking Dapagliflozin, talk with your doctor if you are allergic to it or other medications.

The product can contain inactive ingredients that can cause serious allergic reactions or other problems.

Before taking the medications, talk to your doctor if you have any medical history, such as:

Heart failure
Pancreatic disease
Urinary tract infections
Low blood pressure
Yeast infection in the genital area
Kidney or liver disease.

Talk to your doctor if you have taken prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products.

How to use Dapagliflozin?

Prescription Requirement:

Use only if prescribed by a healthcare provider.

Dosage Instructions:

Follow the prescribed dosage.
Typically taken once daily.
Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, break, or chew.

Timing:

Can be taken with or without food.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain consistent blood levels.

Hydration:

Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, especially during exercise, hot weather, or if you have a fever or diarrhoea.

Monitoring:

Monitor blood sugar levels regularly as instructed by your healthcare provider.
Be aware of signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as dizziness, shakiness, or sweating.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it's time for the next dose, just take that one dose.
Avoid taking two doses at the same time. This has the potential to have adverse side effects.
If you forget to take your dose, remember to take it as soon as possible. However, if your next dose is approaching, simply take it at the scheduled time.
Do not take two doses at once as it can increase the chance of getting some unwanted side effects.

Overdose

Contact your doctor right away if you take too many dapagliflozin pills. Overdose of this tablet can result in low blood sugar.

If you suspect you have a low blood sugar level, eat or drink something that quickly absorbs sugar into your bloodstream (like sugar cubes or fruit juice). This form of sugar won't last long in your system.

Warnings for serious Health Conditions

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:

Dapagliflozin isn't approved for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. We don't know if the drug is harmful to an unborn child.
If you're trying for a baby or find out you're pregnant, your doctor will likely switch your medication to insulin for your protection.
Taking dapagliflozin when breastfeeding is usually not advised. There is a chance that the drug can pass into the breast milk.
However, it can have an impact on how babies' kidneys develop and grow. Consult your doctor to determine what is best for you and your child.
They can prescribe a different medication, particularly if you're breastfeeding or have a premature baby.

Storage

Direct contact with heat, air, and light may damage your medicines, and exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects.

The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children's reach. It should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).

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Dapagliflozin vs Vildagliptin

Dapagliflozin	Vildagliptin
Dapagliflozin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to help lower blood sugar levels. View the uses, side effects .	Vildagliptin is a new oral anti-hyperglycemic (anti-diabetic) medication from the new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class.
Dapagliflozin belongs to a class of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It helps to lower blood sugar levels by allowing the kidneys to excrete more glucose in the urine.	The medication is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Some of the common side effects of Dapagliflozin are: Rash Hives Itching Difficulty while breathing Nausea Vomiting	Some of the common and major side effects of Vildagliptin are: Headache Common cold Cough Constipation Dizziness

Citations

Effects of Dapagliflozin on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, ID:10.3810/pgm.2013.05.2667

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the side effects of dapagliflozin?

Some of the common side effects of dapagliflozin are: Rash, Hives, Itching, Difficulty while breathing, Nausea, Vomiting.

2. What is dapagliflozin used for?

Dapagliflozin belongs to a class of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It helps to lower blood sugar levels by allowing the kidneys to excrete more glucose in the urine.

3. When should I take dapagliflozin?

Dapagliflozin is available as a tablet that must be swallowed. It is normally taken once a day in the morning, with or without food. Every day, at the same time, take dapagliflozin. Follow the instructions on your prescription label closely, and if there is something you don't understand, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you.

4. Can you take dapagliflozin with metformin?

To control type 2 diabetes, a combination of dapagliflozin and metformin is used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. It's also used to help patients with type 2 diabetes and heart or blood vessel disease.

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