Dapa Cad M 1000 Tab

Composition

Metformin (500mg) + Dapagliflozin (10mg)

Uses of Dapa Cad M 1000 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to improve glycaemic control as an adjunct to diet and exercise); may be used when dual therapy is required

• •Lowers HbA1c and fasting/post-meal glucose
• •Improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose output
• •Promotes urinary glucose excretion
• •May support modest weight reduction
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used without insulin/sulfonylurea

How it works

Dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) lowers blood glucose by increasing urinary glucose excretion via the kidneys. Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use insulin more effectively.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily with food (preferably with/after the main meal) to reduce stomach upset; swallow whole if extended-release—do not crush or chew. Maintain adequate hydration.

Side effects

Common side effects of Dapa Cad M 1000 Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal discomfort
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