dapabite 5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is dapabite 5mg tablet used for?
Dapanorm (Dapagliflozin) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Dapagliflozin (5mg), which Selectively inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the proximal rena. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Dapagliflozin
- Manufacturer: Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ dapabite 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus; also used for heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
Off-label uses: Type 1 diabetes (not approved), weight management, polycystic ovary syndrome.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Dapagliflozin |
| Brand Name | Dapanorm |
| Manufacturer | Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | SGLT2 inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selectively inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the proximal renal tubules, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing urinary glucose excretion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take dapabite 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of dapabite 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Genital fungal infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Polyuria
- Increased thirst
- Hypoglycemia (when used with insulin or sulfonylureas)
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Acute kidney injury
- Hypotension
- Pyelonephritis
- Urosepsis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Fournier's gangrene (necrotizing fasciitis of perineum)
- Angioedema
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Sulfonylureas | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Loop diuretics | Major | Increased risk of volume depletion and hypotension |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension and renal impairment |
| Angiotensin receptor blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension and renal impairment |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect; increased risk of renal impairment |
| Digoxin | Minor | No significant interaction expected |
| Warfarin | Minor | No significant interaction expected |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas
- Loop diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin receptor blockers
- NSAIDs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis; avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73mยฒ), end-stage renal disease, dialysis, history of diabetic ketoacidosis, hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function (eGFR), blood glucose, HbA1c, blood pressure, electrolytes, volume status.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in animal milk, unknown in humans.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor blood glucose, electrolytes, and renal function; hemodialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.