Dapalex 5mg Tablet (Dapagliflozin 5mg)

About Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s

Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s belongs to the category of medicines called ‘anti-diabetic‘ primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Dapagliflozin‘ a protein found in kidney known as sodium-glucose cotransporters-2 (SGLT-2 inhibitor) that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose in the body, resulting in an increase in glucose excretion through urine. The removal of excessive glucose helps to lower down the blood sugar level.

Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s is an orally administered drug. Take Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s with a meal, every day as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break the tablet. Your doctor will decide the dosage form, which may change depending on your blood sugar levels. In some cases, you may experience urinary tract infection, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), peeing more than normal, skin rash, dizziness, increased thirst, Nausea. Most of these side effects of Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are hypersensitive to any of the components present in these medicines, please tell your doctor before taking it. Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s is not allowed to use in children below 18 years of age. If you are a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to be pregnant, then tell your doctor before they prescribe this medicine to you. Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s, when used with diuretics, may increase the risk of dehydration, kidney problems and lower blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medication. Do not take or stop Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Limit your alcohol consumption with Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s as alcohol may cause a rapid increase or decrease in blood sugar levels.

Uses of Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s belongs to the anti-diabetic drug category, indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s consists of “Dapagliflozin” a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor responsible for inhibiting SGLT-2 enzymes in the kidney. Thus, it prevents the reabsorption of glucose from the blood filtered through your kidney, thereby increasing the glucose excretion from your body when you urinate.

Directions for Use

Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s is available as an oral tablet formulation. Your doctor prescribes the dosage based on your disease conditions and tolerance. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s preferably with a meal, since it lowers the blood sugar levels and causes gastrointestinal side effects. Your doctor may start the course with a low dose and gradually maintain an effective dose to achieve the required blood glucose control.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s

The most common side effects of Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s include urinary tract infection, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), peeing more than normal, skin rash, dizziness, increased thirst and nausea. Most of the side effects of Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, seek medical attention immediately.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s and other medicines, have severe kidney disease, high ketone levels in blood or urine, heart disease, congestive heart failure, liver disease or you are using insulin or other oral diabetes medications. Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s, when used with other diabetes medications, may extremely lower the blood sugar level leading to hypoglycemia condition, which can be fatal. Your doctor may adjust the dose by lowering the dose of other diabetes medicine or Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s in this case. A person should keep taking Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s even if they are feeling that their blood sugar levels are under control as it may again spike the level of sugar in the blood. You should take small frequent meals and don’t fast while being treated with Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s. Try to notice if you are developing the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) like sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, frequent urination. If you notice any of the mentioned symptoms, then immediately take honey/sugar candies and consult with a physician.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s interacts with diuretics (furosemide, amiloride, hydrochlorothiazide), muscle relaxant (baclofen), medicine for enlarged prostate (tamsulosin), antiparkinson’s (levodopa), antibiotics (gatifloxacin), heart-related medicines (amlodipine, bisoprolol) and other antidiabetic drugs (glipizide, glimepiride).

Drug- Food Interaction: Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s may interact with household sugar and cause abdominal discomfort and stomach upset. Therefore one should avoid consuming foods rich in sugar. Additionally, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s as it may spike the levels of sugar in blood or cause low blood sugar levels.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People affected with heart diseases (like congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction), have sugar (glucose) and ketones (a type of chemical) in your pee, severe kidney or liver disease, often get urinary tract infection and alcoholism should avoid intake of Dapalex 5 Tablet 10’s.