Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults : On the basis of current metformin dose , 1 tab twice daily with food. Combination therapy : Consider lower dose of insulin or sulfonyl ureas. Children : Not Recommended. OR As directed by your physician.
Side Effects
Difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, confusion, feeling very thirsty, feeling unusual tiredness, a sweet smell to the breath, a sweet or metallic taste in the mouth or a different odour to urine or sweat , dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness; may occur when you go from lying to sitting to standing up , shaking, sweating, rapid heartbeat, change in vision, hunger, headache and change in mood feeling very weak, tired or uncomfortable , unusual muscle pain , trouble breathing , unusual or unexpected stomach discomfort , feeling cold feeling dizzy or lightheaded , unusual fatigue and drowsiness , suddenly develop aslow or irregular heartbeat.
Drug Interactions
Nifedipine , Cationic drugs (e.g. amiloride, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim and vancomycin) , Certain “blood thinners” (phenprocoumon or other Vitamin K anticoagulant , furosemide, Corticosteroids , Phenothiazines , Thyroid products , Estrogens or estrogens plus progestogen , Phenytoin , Nicotinic Acid , Sympathomimetics , Calcium channel blocking drugs , Isoniazid, Beta-2-agonists , ACE inhibitor drugs
Indication
It is used along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes to help control their blood sugar levels.
When not to Use
Do not take this medicine if you: • Have unstable and/or insulin-dependent (Type I) diabetes mellitus. • Have increased ketones in the blood or urine (metabolic acidosis) or have had ketoacidosis with or without coma •Are allergic (hypersensitive) to dapagliflozin, metformin hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in the list.
