Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Composition of Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet contains Dapagliflozin (10mg) + Metformin (500mg). It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve glycaemic control in adults
• usually when diet and exercise alone are not enough; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes
• Improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose production
• Promotes urinary glucose excretion and may aid weight reduction
• Lowers risk of hypoglycaemia when not combined with insulin/sulfonylurea

How Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet works

Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that lowers blood glucose by increasing glucose excretion in urine. Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use insulin better.

How to take Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with meals to reduce stomach upset (especially due to metformin). Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew unless advised. Maintain adequate hydration; follow diet and exercise advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Dapcard M 10/500 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause dehydration and a fall in blood pressure. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Most side effects of Dapcard-M 10/500 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal discomfort
• loss of appetite
• headache
• increased urination
• thirst
• genital yeast infection
• urinary tract infection
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

For type 2 diabetes only (not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis). Risk of dehydration/low blood pressure—drink enough fluids, especially in hot weather or if on diuretics. Dapagliflozin can increase risk of genital/urinary infections; seek care for pain/burning urination, fever, or genital itching/discharge. Rare but serious: ketoacidosis (even with near-normal sugars), severe UTI, and Fournier’s gangrene—seek urgent care for nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, confusion, or genital/perineal pain/swelling/fever. Metformin rarely causes lactic acidosis, higher risk with severe kidney disease, dehydration, sepsis, hypoxia, heavy alcohol use; kidney function should be assessed before and during therapy. Stop temporarily before major surgery and around iodinated contrast procedures as advised by doctor. Monitor blood glucose; hypoglycaemia may occur if used with insulin/sulfonylureas.

Do not take Dapcard-M 10/500 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney disease. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), diuretics/antihypertensives (increased dehydration/hypotension risk), corticosteroids and some antipsychotics (may raise glucose), iodinated contrast media (increased lactic acidosis risk with metformin—hold as advised), alcohol (increases lactic acidosis risk), cationic drugs affecting renal tubular secretion such as cimetidine (may increase metformin levels)

How to store Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Dapcard-M 10/500 Tablet

Continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Dapcard M 10/500 Tablet SR. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Dapcard M 10/500 Tablet SR can cause a urinary tract infection. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and practice good genital hygiene. It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or for you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxious feelings.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALVIO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

SGLT2 inhibitor + Biguanide