Dapica M 5/500 Tablet ER

Short Description

Dapica M 5/500 Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, controlling high blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet ER

Introduction

Dapica M 5/500 Tablet ER is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Dapagliflozin and Metformin. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes, reducing the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent heart disease.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Dapica M 5/500 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Dapica M 5/500 Tablet ER is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Dapagliflozin and Metformin. Dapagliflozin works by removing excess sugar (glucose) from your body through urine. Metformin works by lowering sugar production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure, or other cardiovascular events. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Dapica M 5/500 Tablet ER. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.