Dapagliflozin + Metformin

Last updated 02 Oct 2023 | 10:07 AM (UTC)

How Dapagliflozin + Metformin works

Dapagliflozin + Metformin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Dapagliflozin and Metformin. Dapagliflozin works by removing excess sugar (glucose) from your body through urine. Metformin works by lowering sugar production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Common side effects of Dapagliflozin + Metformin

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Genital fungal infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Polyuria, Flatulence

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Medicine brands for Dapagliflozin + Metformin

OAK Vance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

₹123 to ₹123

1 variant(s)

Dapadel M

Cadell Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹150 to ₹150

1 variant(s)

Daparyl M

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹160 to ₹229

2 variant(s)

Qrasdgf M

Q'RAS Pharmaceuticals

Expert advice for Dapagliflozin + Metformin

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure or other cardiovascular events.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Dapagliflozin + Metformin.
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Dapagliflozin + Metformin can cause urinary tract infection. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and practice good genital hygiene.
It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
It can 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 anxious feeling.