Dapagliflozin 10mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Dapagliflozin 10mg is an SGLT2 inhibitor used in adults with type 2 diabetes and, in selected patients, for heart-failure or chronic kidney disease risk reduction according to the prescriber's plan. For glucose control, it lowers blood sugar by helping the kidneys pass excess glucose into urine. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes and should not be used for diabetic ketoacidosis. The medicine may need to be paused before major surgery, prolonged fasting, serious illness, or dehydration risk. Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas.

How to use

Take Dapagliflozin 10mg once daily as prescribed, usually in the morning, with or without food. Stay hydrated, maintain the diet/activity plan, and follow sick-day or surgery-hold instructions. Do not double doses after a missed dose unless the clinician advises it.

How it works

Dapagliflozin blocks SGLT2 transporters in the kidney. This reduces glucose reabsorption, increases glucose loss in urine, and can also influence sodium-fluid handling relevant to heart and kidney outcomes.

Common side effects

Possible effects include increased urination, thirst, genital fungal infection, urinary infection, nausea, constipation, dizziness, low blood pressure, and low blood sugar when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas. Serious warning signs include ketoacidosis symptoms, severe dehydration, kidney problems, perineal pain/swelling, fever, or severe allergic reaction.

Important information

Review kidney function before and during therapy. Discuss use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, type 1 diabetes, recurrent genital/urinary infections, dehydration, low blood pressure, diuretic use, older age, surgery, fasting, ketogenic diet, heavy alcohol use, insulin, or sulfonylurea therapy.