About Dapwiz Tablet 10 mg
Dapwiz tablet is used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. It helps kidneys remove extra sugar in urine.
Dapwiz Tablet Uses
- Used for type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise
- Helpful in managing heart failure
- Effective against the slow decline of kidney function in chronic kidney disease
- Indicated for reducing hospital admissions in heart failure
- Given to patients with diabetes and heart or kidney risk
- Supports treatment when metformin alone is not enough
Dapwiz Tablet Uses in Urdu
- یہ دوا ذیابیطس کی دوسری قسم میں خون کی شکر قابو کرنے کے لیے دی جاتی ہے۔
- دل کی کمزوری کے مریضوں میں ہسپتال میں داخلے کا خطرہ کم کرتی ہے۔
- گردوں کی دائمی بیماری میں گردوں کو مزید نقصان سے بچانے میں مددگار ہے۔
- جسم سے اضافی شکر پیشاب کے ذریعے خارج کرتی ہے۔
- خوراک اور ورزش کے ساتھ شکر کی سطح بہتر بناتی ہے۔
Dapwiz Tablet 10 mg formula
How to use Dapwiz Tablet 10 mg?
- Dapwiz tablet can be taken with or without food
- The tablet should be swallowed whole with water
- It is best taken at the same time each morning
- Enough fluids should be taken during the day to avoid dehydration
- Never stop this medicine without consulting your doctor
Contraindications
- Known allergy to dapagliflozin or any ingredient in the tablet
- Not suitable for patients on dialysis
- People diagnosed with type 1 diabetes should not use it for diabetes control
- Avoid in patients with severe kidney failure when used for diabetes control
Drug Interactions
- Insulin and sulfonylureas: may cause low blood sugar, so dose reduction might be needed
- Water tablets such as furosemide: can increase fluid loss and cause low blood pressure
- Alcohol: raises the risk of ketoacidosis and low blood sugar
- Lithium: levels in the blood may fall and need monitoring
- Blood pressure medicines: may add to the risk of dizziness
Risks and warnings
- Diabetic ketoacidosis: Nausea, vomiting, belly pain, and fast breathing need urgent care, even with normal sugar
- Genital yeast infections: Itching or discharge should be reported, and hygiene is important
- Urinary tract infections: Burning urine or fever may need antibiotic treatment
- Dehydration: Illness with vomiting or diarrhoea may require pausing the tablet
- Surgery: It is usually stopped at least three days before planned surgery
- Fournier gangrene: Pain, swelling or redness near the genitals needs immediate care
- Pregnancy: Not advised, particularly in the second and third trimesters
- Breastfeeding: Not advised, as safety in infants is unknown
Dapwiz Tablet Side Effects
- Genital yeast infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Increased urination
- Thirst
- Dizziness on standing
- Nausea
- Back pain
- Rare ketoacidosis
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature, below 25°C
- Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
