Oxramet 5mg/1000mg Tablet (Dapagliflozin 5mg / Metformin 1000mg)

Medical Description

OxraMet tablet is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise in adults. OxraMet contains dapagliflozin and metformin as active ingredient. It is an antidiabetic medicine. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition where your blood sugar levels are high. This medicine acts by lowering the raised blood sugar level. OxraMet tablet is to be used only in adults aged 18 years and older. Take this medicine exactly as recommended by your doctor. You must exercise regularly and have a balanced diet while taking OxraMet tablets for adequate control of your blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels may result in serious health consequences such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness and poor blood flow in your hands and legs.

Uses of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

OxraMet tablet is an anti-diabetic medication that is used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults along with diet and exercise.

Contraindications of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

If you are allergic to dapagliflozin, metformin or any other ingredient of OxraMet tablet.
If you have kidney disease or liver disease.
If you drink alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages excessively or regularly.
If you had a heart attack, shock, breathing problems or any other disease which may reduce the amount of oxygen supplied to the body tissues.
If you have very low/very high blood sugar levels, diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication of diabetes) or lactic acidosis.
If you have a severe infection or are dehydrated.

Side effects of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

Low blood sugar levels
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have type 1 diabetes (where your body does not produce any insulin). This medicine should not be used in such cases.
You have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication of diabetes) or develop symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis like rapid weight loss, nausea, vomiting, excessive thirst, difficulty in breathing, unusual sleepiness, tiredness, sweet smell to your breath, sweet or metallic taste to your mouth or a different smell or colour of your urine.
You develop symptoms of lactic acidosis like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, a general feeling of being unwell, difficulty breathing, and low body temperature after taking this medicine.
You have heart or kidney disease.
You have very high sugar levels or other conditions like long persisting vomiting/diarrhoea which makes you dehydrated.
You have or had low blood pressure or take medicines to lower blood pressure.
You often get infections of the urinary tract.
You develop any kind of infection of the feet.
You develop symptoms of pain, tenderness, redness, irritation, itching, unusual discharge or odour, swelling of the genitals or the area between the genitals and anus with fever.
You are scheduled to have any major surgery soon.
You are taking medicines called bronchodilators to treat asthma (salbutamol) or corticosteroids to treat inflammation in asthma or arthritis (fluticasone, prednisone, celestone).

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Mode of Action of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

How Does It Work?
Dapagliflozin blocks a certain protein in the kidneys called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) that is responsible for the reabsorption of glucose (sugar) from the urine into the blood. This causes the removal of sugar through the urine, thereby reducing the level of blood sugar.
Metformin decreases the production of glucose and also reduces its absorption in the body.
As a result, the level of blood sugar is reduced which helps to control Type 2 diabetes.

Directions for Use of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water.
Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.

Interactions of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way OxraMet tablet works or OxraMet tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
The use of OxraMet tablet with diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) may increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure.
OxraMet tablet when used together with insulin and insulin secretagogues (sulphonylurea) may cause extremely low blood sugar levels.
OxraMet tablet should not be used if undergoing X-ray with a certain type of injectable dye called iodinated contrast agents and with medicines used to treat stomach acidity (cimetidine).
Particular care should be taken when using medicines to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), high/abnormal cholesterol (simvastatin), immune system alteration (glucocorticoids), pain and fever (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen, rofecoxib), high blood pressure (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, ramipril, losartan).

Storage and disposal of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Oxramet 5/1000mg Tablet 14’S

Overdose
Overdose of OxraMet tablet include confusion, fruity-smelling breath, trouble breathing, and yellowing of the skin and eyes. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
You should never miss your blood sugar medicines as it may lead to high blood sugar and symptoms associated with it. However, if you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.