Description

Damita 10mg Tablet contains Dapagliflozin, which belongs to the class of medicines called SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter-2) inhibitors. It helps lower blood sugar levels by preventing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys and promoting its excretion through urine. Apart from controlling diabetes, dapagliflozin also offers cardiovascular and kidney protective benefits in certain patients.

Uses / Indications:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetics)
Reducing risk of hospitalization in patients with heart failure (with reduced ejection fraction)
Delaying progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Benefits:

Improves blood sugar control without causing weight gain
Helps reduce body weight and blood pressure in some patients
Provides proven benefits for heart and kidney health in addition to glucose control

How to Use:

Take once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day.
Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew.
Follow the dosage as prescribed by your doctor—do not self-adjust or skip doses.

Precautions:

Not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking diuretics or blood pressure medicines, as there may be a risk of dehydration or low blood pressure.
Maintain adequate hydration to avoid urinary and genital infections.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use only if prescribed by the doctor.

Possible Side Effects:

Common: urinary tract infection, genital fungal infection, frequent urination, thirst
Moderate: dehydration, dizziness, low blood pressure
Rare but serious: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), severe urinary infection

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