Dapatrend M 10mg/500mg Tablet 10s

Dapatrend M 10mg/500mg Tablet 10s is a medication combines Dapagliflozin and Sitagliptin and is prescribed to manage blood sugar levels in adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Dapagliflozin prevents the kidneys from reabsorbing glucose, leading to increased sugar elimination through urine. Sitagliptin works by blocking an enzyme that regulates hormones boosting insulin and lowering glucagon, thereby helping to control blood sugar levels.

Dapagliflozin reduces blood sugar by preventing the kidneys from reabsorbing glucose, allowing more sugar to be eliminated in urine. Sitagliptin blocks an enzyme that breaks down hormones responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.

Follow your doctor's prescribed dose and duration. It can be taken with or without food, but consistency in the daily intake time is recommended for better results.

Possible side effects include vaginal yeast infections, inflammation of the throat and nasal passages (nasopharyngitis), and urinary tract infections.

It may increase urine production, potentially causing dehydration. Ensure adequate fluid intake, particularly during situations that may lead to fluid loss like diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating. Individuals with liver impairment might require dose adjustments.

If a dose is missed, take it when remembered. However, if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. Avoid doubling the dose Cons.

Related Faqs

Does Piorest affect liver?

Yes, Piorest may cause an increase in liver enzymes and treatment with Piorest should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with Piorest. Piorest should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.

Can Piorest cause bladder cancer?

Piorest may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating or a sudden need to urinate, during treatment with Piorest. Piorest should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

Can Piorest cause weight gain?

Piorest commonly causes weight gain which may be dose related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. While, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.

Can you take Olitaz and metformin together?

Yes, Olitaz can be used with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.