Dapa Met 5/1000mg Tablet is a combination medicine containing dapagliflozin 5mg and metformin hydrochloride 1000mg. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that helps the kidneys remove excess glucose from the body through urine. Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and improves the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, these medicines provide complementary blood sugar-lowering effects.

Uses

• Helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes
• Used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise
• Helps reduce glucose production by the liver
• Promotes urinary excretion of excess glucose
• May provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits in appropriate patients

Benefits

• Helps lower elevated blood glucose levels
• Combines two complementary diabetes medicines in one tablet
• May support modest weight reduction in some patients
• Dapagliflozin may provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits in appropriate patients
• Convenient combination therapy

Dosage

• Take Dapa Met 5/1000mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• It is generally taken once or twice daily with meals, depending on the prescribed regimen and formulation.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water unless your specific product instructions state otherwise.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake unless your doctor has advised fluid restriction.
• Your doctor may adjust the dose according to blood glucose control, kidney function, and tolerance.
• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Some people may experience:

• Increased urination
• Increased thirst
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Genital yeast infections
• Urinary tract infections

Rare but serious complications include lactic acidosis associated with metformin and diabetic ketoacidosis associated with SGLT2 inhibitors. Seek urgent medical attention for severe weakness, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, or unusual drowsiness.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, dehydration, or recurrent urinary or genital infections.
• Kidney function should be assessed before and during treatment as recommended by your doctor.
• Dapagliflozin can cause dehydration and low blood pressure, especially in people taking diuretics or those with inadequate fluid intake.
• Follow your healthcare professional's instructions about temporarily stopping the medicine during serious illness, prolonged fasting, or before certain surgical procedures.
• Metformin may need to be temporarily withheld around certain iodinated contrast imaging procedures.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take.
• Dapa Met is not intended to treat type 1 diabetes.

FAQs

Q1: What is Dapa Met 5/1000mg Tablet used for?

Dapa Met 5/1000mg contains dapagliflozin and metformin and is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Q2: How does Dapa Met 5/1000mg work?

Dapagliflozin helps the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine, while metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.

Q3: Can Dapa Met 5/1000mg cause increased urination?

Yes. Dapagliflozin increases the amount of glucose removed through urine, which can lead to increased urination and thirst.

Q4: Can Dapa Met 5/1000mg cause low blood sugar?

The combination has a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia when used alone. The risk can increase when it is taken with insulin or medicines such as sulfonylureas.

Q5: Should Dapa Met 5/1000mg be taken with food?

Metformin is generally taken with meals to reduce stomach-related side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions for the specific dosing schedule.

Q6: Can Dapa Met 5/1000mg be used for type 1 diabetes?

No. Dapa Met is intended for adults with type 2 diabetes and should not replace insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes.