Dapagliflozin is used alone or in combination in adults for the treatment of type II diabetes.
Key Benefits
- Helps control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
- Promotes removal of excess glucose through urine
- Can be used alone or with other diabetes medicines as prescribed
- Supports better overall blood glucose management
- May provide cardiovascular and kidney-related benefits in appropriate patients
- Helps support long-term diabetes management when combined with a healthy lifestyle
How It Works
Dapagliflozin blocks the SGLT2 protein in the kidneys, which normally helps reabsorb glucose back into the bloodstream. By reducing this reabsorption, more glucose is passed out of the body through urine, helping lower blood sugar levels.
How to Use
- Take Dapagliflozin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- It can generally be taken with or without food.
- Maintain regular physical activity and follow a healthy, balanced diet.
- Drink adequate fluids to help prevent dehydration.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly as advised by your healthcare professional.
- If you are taking other diabetes medicines, use them only as directed by your doctor.
- Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.
Important Information
Common side effects may include genital fungal infections, urinary tract infections, increased urination, nausea, vomiting, constipation, nasopharyngitis, and changes in appetite. Dapagliflozin can increase fluid loss and may cause dehydration, particularly if fluid intake is inadequate. Low blood sugar may occur when it is used with certain other anti-diabetic medicines or when meals are delayed or missed.
Maintain good genital hygiene to reduce the risk of genital and urinary infections. Inform your doctor if you experience persistent dizziness, unusual nausea or vomiting, significant weakness, joint pain, or symptoms of an infection. Seek medical attention for severe or persistent symptoms. Use Dapagliflozin under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.