Damita M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER

Description

Damita M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Dapagliflozin (5mg), an SGLT2 inhibitor, and Metformin (500mg), a biguanide. Together, they help regulate blood sugar levels by complementary mechanisms: dapagliflozin removes excess glucose via urine, while metformin lowers glucose production in the liver and improves insulin utilization by the body. The extended-release (ER) formulation ensures a steady release of the drug, minimizing gastric discomfort often associated with metformin.

Uses / Indications:

• Control of type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise, and monotherapy are not enough

• Helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and kidney-related complications in diabetic patients

• May also aid in weight reduction and blood pressure control in certain patients

Benefits:

• Dual mechanism ensures effective and sustained glucose control

• Lower dose of metformin (500mg) is well-suited for patients just starting therapy or those requiring a lower strength

• Extended-release technology improves tolerability and convenience with once-daily dosing

• May support weight management and metabolic health

How to Use:

• Take once daily with meals (preferably the evening meal).

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew, crush, or break.

• Always follow the dosage as directed by your doctor.

Precautions:

• Not to be used in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

• Caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment; dose adjustments may be necessary.

• Increased risk of urinary tract infections and genital fungal infections due to dapagliflozin.

• Rare risk of lactic acidosis with metformin – report unusual weakness, abdominal pain, or breathing difficulty immediately.

• Avoid alcohol intake during treatment.

• Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding only under medical advice.

Possible Side Effects:

• Common: nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, genital infections, headache

• Moderate: dehydration, low blood pressure, dizziness

• Rare but serious: lactic acidosis, severe allergic reaction, serious urinary infection

Storage:

• Keep in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture.

• Store out of reach of children.