Dapazin 10 Tablet 10's

Dapazin 10 Tablet belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic' primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Dapazin 10 Tablet contains 'Dapagliflozin' a protein found in kidney known as sodium-glucose cotransporters-2 (SGLT-2 inhibitor) that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose in the body, resulting in an increase in glucose excretion through urine. The removal of excessive glucose helps to lower down the blood sugar level.

Take Dapazin 10 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Dapazin 10 Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience urinary tract infection, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), peeing more than normal, skin rash, dizziness, increased thirst, Nausea. Most of these side effects of Dapazin 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are hypersensitive to any of the components present in these medicines, please tell your doctor before taking it. Dapazin 10 Tablet is not allowed to use in children below 18 years of age. If you are a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to be pregnant, then tell your doctor before they prescribe this medicine to you. Dapazin 10 Tablet , when used with diuretics, may increase the risk of dehydration, kidney problems and lower blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medication. Do not take or stop Dapazin 10 Tablet if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Limit your alcohol consumption with Dapazin 10 Tablet as alcohol may cause a rapid increase or decrease in blood sugar levels.

Dapazin 10 Tablet belongs to the anti-diabetic drug category, indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Dapazin 10 Tablet consists of “Dapagliflozin” a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor responsible for inhibiting SGLT-2 enzymes in the kidney. Thus, it prevents the reabsorption of glucose from the blood filtered through your kidney, thereby increasing the glucose excretion from your body when you urinate.

• Urinary tract infection
• Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
• Frequent urination
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Increased thirst
• Nausea

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Dapazin 10 Tablet and other medicines, have severe kidney disease, high ketone levels in blood or urine, heart disease, congestive heart failure, liver disease or you are using insulin or other oral diabetes medications. Dapazin 10 Tablet , when used with other diabetes medications, may extremely lower the blood sugar level leading to hypoglycemia condition, which can be fatal. Your doctor may adjust the dose by lowering the dose of other diabetes medicine or Dapazin 10 Tablet in this case. A person should keep taking Dapazin 10 Tablet even if they are feeling that their blood sugar levels are under control as it may again spike the level of sugar in the blood. You should take small frequent meals and don't fast while being treated with Dapazin 10 Tablet . Try to notice if you are developing the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) like sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, frequent urination. If you notice any of the mentioned symptoms, then immediately take honey/sugar candies and consult with a physician. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dapazin 10 Tablet interacts with diuretics (furosemide, amiloride, hydrochlorothiazide), muscle relaxant (baclofen), medicine for enlarged prostate (tamsulosin), antiparkinson's (levodopa), antibiotics (gatifloxacin), heart-related medicines (amlodipine, bisoprolol) and other antidiabetic drugs (glipizide, glimepiride).

Drug- Food Interaction: Dapazin 10 Tablet may interact with household sugar and cause abdominal discomfort and stomach upset. Therefore one should avoid consuming foods rich in sugar. Additionally, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Dapazin 10 Tablet as it may spike the levels of sugar in blood or cause low blood sugar levels.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People affected with heart diseases (like congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction), have sugar (glucose) and ketones (a type of chemical) in your pee, severe kidney or liver disease, often get urinary tract infection and alcoholism should avoid intake of Dapazin 10 Tablet .

• FUROSEMIDE
• AMILORIDE+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• BACLOFEN
• TAMSULOSIN
• LEVODOPA
• GATIFLOXACIN
• AMLODIPINE
• BISOPROLOL
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• GLIPIZIDE

• Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins and a quarter with whole grain.

• Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.

• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are lots of fluctuations.

• Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.

• Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).

• Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits and veggies and other fiber-enriched foods.

• Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil and safflower oil for frying.

• Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.

• Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yogurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).

• Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

• You should have a test of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) every 3 months to check your blood glucose level control.

• Drink plenty of fluids as use of Dapazin 10 Tablet may cause dehydration.

Type 2 diabetes: It is a chronic or life-long condition in which cells of the body fail to respond to insulin and in later stages, the body even fails to produce enough amount of insulin. It comprises around 90% of total diabetes cases. This condition makes the body rely on different energy sources in muscles, tissues and organs. This disease develops gradually, and the early symptoms include constant hunger, lack of energy, fatigue, weight loss, excessive thirst, frequent urination, dry mouth, itchy skin and blurry vision. Persons who are middle-aged or older are most possibly have type 2 diabetes, so it is also called adult-onset diabetes. The risks of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes include damaged retina of the eyes or blindness, loss of limbs, nerve problems, kidney problems, sexual dysfunction and increased possibility of heart attack or stroke.