Shidapa M 5mg/500mg Tablet

Short Description

Shidapa M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Shidapa M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Dapagliflozin and Metformin. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces 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. Shidapa M 5mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Urinary tract infection Dehydration Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Body losing too much fluid Urinating more often

Shidapa M 5mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Shidapa M 5mg/500mg Tablet Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Drink plenty of fluids and practice good genital hygiene Carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling