Pregnancy interaction

• Dapagliflozin 10 mg is an SGLT2 inhibitor that is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is included as DAPAFORD-10 Tablets.
• Dapagliflozin should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, because it could damage the development of the baby's kidneys.
• If a woman gets pregnant while taking dapagliflozin, she should stop taking it right away and talk to her doctor about safer options, including insulin.
• Because dapagliflozin can get into breast milk and hurt the baby's kidneys, it is not safe to use during breastfeeding.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1. What is the purpose of the DAPAFORD-10 Tablet?

Along with diet and exercise, it helps persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus keep their blood sugar levels in check.

Q2. Is it safe for people with type 1 diabetes?

No. It is not meant for those with type 1 diabetes or for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Q3. Is it safe to use when pregnant or nursing?

No, it should not be done while pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about safer options.

Q4. Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking DAPAFORD-10?

Stay away from alcohol because it can make you more likely to get low blood sugar, dehydration, and ketoacidosis.

Q5. Will DAPAFORD-10 help me lose weight?

Yes, it might help you lose a little weight because it gets rid of extra glucose through urine.

Expert advice

• Because dapagliflozin makes you urinate more, you should drink a lot of water and stay hydrated.
• Check your blood sugar, kidney function, and electrolyte levels on a regular basis.
• To avoid getting sick, keep your genitals clean and practice good personal hygiene.
• Don't give it to people who have really bad liver or kidney problems.
• Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms like tiredness, stomach pain, vomiting, or confusion. These could be signs of ketoacidosis.
• For the greatest diabetic management, keep eating well and working out.

Side effects

• More frequent urination
• Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs)
• Genital yeast infections (itching and discharge)
• Thirst or lack of water
• Dizziness or headache
• Slight backache or tiredness
• Rare but serious side effects:
• Ketoacidosis (nausea, vomiting, fast breathing, and confusion)
• Low blood pressure and dehydration
• Hypoglycemia (particularly when administered concomitantly with insulin or other antidiabetic agents)
• Damage to the kidneys
• If you have any serious side effects, get medical help right away.

How It Works

Dapagliflozin is a type of SGLT2 inhibitor that stops glucose from being reabsorbed in the kidneys.

This activity makes the body get rid of extra sugar through urine, which lowers blood sugar levels.

It also helps people with diabetes lose a little weight and may improve their blood pressure, which is good for them in other ways as well.

Medicine interaction

• Insulin or sulfonylureas, including glimepiride and gliclazide, can make blood sugar levels too low.
• Diuretics, also known as "water pills," might make you more dehydrated and lower your blood pressure.
• ACE inhibitors and ARBs (such as lisinopril and losartan) may make renal issues more likely.
• Alcohol raises the chances of being dehydrated and getting ketoacidosis.
• When taken with dapagliflozin, NSAIDs may make the kidneys work less well.
• Always tell your doctor about all the vitamins, herbal supplements, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines you are using.

How To Use

• Take one pill every day, ideally in the morning, with or without breakfast.
• Do not crush or chew; just swallow it whole with water.
• Keep it at the same time every day.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you recall, but not if it's close to the following dose (never take two doses at once).
• Follow your doctor's advice and keep eating well and exercising regularly.

Uses/Indications

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: to help manage blood sugar levels.
• Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)—to lower the chance of some individuals having to go to the hospital because of heart failure.
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)—to help diabetic patients keep their kidneys working well.
• Managing weight and blood pressure is another metabolic benefit for those with diabetes.