Dapagliflozin

Used in Adults (18 years and older)

? Indications

Dapagliflozin is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes, a condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use the insulin produced effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels.

? Contraindications

Do not use Dapagliflozin if you:

• Are allergic to Dapagliflozin or any of its components.

⚠ Warnings and Precautions

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Nausea, illness, stomach pain, extreme thirst, rapid and deep breathing, confusion, drowsiness, unusual fatigue, sweet-smelling breath, sweet or metallic taste in your mouth, or unusual odor in your urine or sweat, or rapid weight loss.
  These symptoms may be signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, a life-threatening issue related to the accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood or urine.
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis can develop even if your blood sugar levels are normal and can occur with prolonged fasting, excessive alcohol intake, dehydration, a sudden reduction in insulin dosage, or increased insulin needs due to surgery or illness.
• If you suspect Diabetic Ketoacidosis, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately and do not take this medicine.

? Possible Side Effects

• Stop taking this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you experience throat tightness, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
• Discontinue use if you experience hives or itching on the face or body.

? Other Medications and Dapagliflozin

Inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking, recently took, or plan to take any other medicines, particularly:

• Diuretics (water pills).
  Your doctor may advise stopping Dapagliflozin if you are on this medication.
• If you are on other medications for Type 2 Diabetes, such as insulin or Sulfonylureas, your doctor may need to adjust the dosage to prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

? How to Use Dapagliflozin

• The recommended dose is 1 tablet of 10 mg daily.
• Your doctor may start with 5 mg if you have liver problems.
• Swallow the tablet whole with half a glass of water.
• You can take the tablet with or without food.
• Take it at the same time every day to help remember.

? How to Store Dapagliflozin

• Keep Dapagliflozin out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiration date printed on the tablet strip or carton after "EXP".
• The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.
• No special storage conditions are required for this medication.
• Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.