Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 30 Sep 2023 | 11:55 AM (UTC)

Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin Uses

Dapagliflozin+Linagliptin is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin works

Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin works by lowering blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by excreting extra sugar from the body through urine. Linagliptin works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances that lower blood sugar when it is high.

Common side effects of Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin

Vaginal yeast infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection

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Medicine brands for Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin

Linamac D

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Primus Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹189 to ₹210

2 variant(s)

Linabite D

Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹99 to ₹99

1 variant(s)

Dapavel-L

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Mitoch Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹141 to ₹141

1 variant(s)

D Alfapro

RSL Bioscience Pvt Ltd

₹159 to ₹159

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.