Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 08 Nov 2024 | 06:28 AM (UTC)

Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin Uses

Dapagliflozin+Sitagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin works

Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and decreasing the levels of glucagon (the hormone that increases blood glucose level).

Common side effects of Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin

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

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Medicine brands for Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin

Promison Healthcare LLP

₹250 to ₹250

1 variant(s)

Sitaflozin-D

Shield & Care Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd

₹199 to ₹199

1 variant(s)

Sita-Glutaryl D

Vakula Health Care Private Limited

Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

₹240 to ₹240

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
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 + Sitagliptin.
Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin may also reduce weight and blood pressure.
It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
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.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
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 + Sitagliptin.
Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin may also reduce weight and blood pressure.
It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
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.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.