Dapaglip Tablet 5mg
10 tabletsPRESENTATION
Dapaglip TM 5: Each tablet contains Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate INN equivalent to Dapagliflozin 5 mg. Dapaglip TM 10:
Each tablet contains Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate INN equivalent to Dapagliflozin 10 mg.
DESCRIPTION
Dapagliflozin is an inhibitor of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2). By inhibiting SGLT2, Dapagliflozin reduces reabsorption
of filtered glucose and lowers the renal threshold for glucose, and thereby increases urinary glucose excretion. Thus reduces
blood sugar levels.
INDICATIONS
Dapagliflozin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
The recommended starting dose of Dapagliflozin is 5 mg once daily, taken in the morning, with or without food. In patients
tolerating Dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily who require additional glycemic control, the dose can be increased to 10 mg once daily.
Assessment of renal function is recommended prior to initiation of Dapagliflozin therapy and periodically thereafter.
Dapagliflozin should not be initiated in patients with an eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 . No dose adjustment is needed in
patients with mild renal impairment (eGFR of 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or greater). Dapagliflozin should be discontinued when eGFR is
persistently less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
SIDE EFFECTS
Hypotension, impairment in renal function, hypoglycemia with concomitant use with insulin and insulin secretagogues, genital
mycotic infections, increases in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C).
PRECAUTIONS
Hypotension: Before initiating Dapagliflozin, volume status should be assessed and correction on hypovolemia should be made in the
elderly, in patients with renal impairment or low systolic blood pressure, and in patients on diuretics. Impairment in renal
function: Monitoring renal function is needed during therapy. Hypoglycemia: In patients taking insulin or an insulin secretagogue
with Dapagliflozin, lower dose of insulin or the insulin secretagogue is considered to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Genital
mycotic infections: Monitoring and treatment should be done if indicated. Increased LDL-C: Monitoring and treatment should be as
per standard of care. Bladder Cancer: An imbalance in bladder cancers was observed in clinical trials. Dapagliflozin should not be
used in patients with active bladder cancer and should be used with caution in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer.
USE IN PREGNANCY & LACTATION
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Use during pregnancy only if
the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Nursing Mothers: Discontinue Dapagliflozin or discontinue
nursing.
OVER DOSE
There were no reports of overdose during the clinical development program for Dapagliflozin. The removal of Dapagliflozin by
hemodialysis has not been studied.
STORAGE
Do not store above 300 C. Keep out of the reach of children.
COMMERCIAL PACK
Dapaglip: Each box contains 3 blister strips of 10 tablets. DapaglipTM10: Each box contains 2 blister strips of 10 tablets.