Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet contains Dapagliflozin. It belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue class of medicines.

Uses of Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
• heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Key benefits

• Protects the heart and kidneys as well as lowering sugar
• Usually causes modest weight loss
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone

How Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet works

Dapagliflozin lowers blood sugar by making your kidneys pass surplus glucose out in the urine, and also eases the load on the heart and kidneys.

How to take Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it in the morning, with or without food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause dehydration and a fall in blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Glifoprime are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Passing urine more often
• Thirst
• Genital itching or thrush
• Urinary infection
• Nausea

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 Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Drink enough water, especially in hot weather or if you have loose motions — this medicine makes you pass more urine. Seek urgent care for nausea with vomiting, stomach pain and deep rapid breathing, even if your sugar reading is normal. Report any pain, tenderness, redness or swelling in the genital area or perineum immediately — this is rare but needs same-day attention. Genital thrush is common; keep the area clean and dry and tell your doctor if it recurs.

Do not take Glifoprime 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.

Interactions with other medicines

Water tablets increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure when taken with this. Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

How to store Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Glifoprime 5 mg Tablet

Take it in the morning so the extra urine does not disturb your sleep. Keep up your fluid intake and maintain genital hygiene. Tell any doctor treating you for an acute illness that you take this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PRIMUS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-diabetic

Drug class:

SGLT2 inhibitor / GLP-1 analogue