Dapagliflozin + Metformin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Dapagliflozin + Metformin is a two-in-one diabetes medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Dapagliflozin + Metformin works

Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that stops the kidneys from reabsorbing some of the sugar filtered from the blood, so the extra sugar is passed out in the urine. Metformin reduces the amount of sugar the liver releases and helps the body respond better to its own insulin.

What is Dapagliflozin + Metformin used for?

• Type 2 diabetes

Dapagliflozin + Metformin is used to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when metformin alone does not give enough control, or to replace taking the two medicines as separate tablets. It is used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Dapagliflozin may also offer some protection for the heart and kidneys in people with diabetes.

Side effects of Dapagliflozin + Metformin

Some people notice side effects with Dapagliflozin + Metformin, especially early on. The more common ones are:

• Genital fungal infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Nausea, diarrhoea or stomach pain
• Passing more urine than usual
• Metallic taste

Seek urgent help for vomiting, stomach pain, fast or deep breathing, unusual sleepiness or weakness, which can signal ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis even when blood sugar is not very high. Also get help for pain, redness or swelling in the genital area with fever.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with meals and drink enough fluids.
• If you become dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhoea or fever, contact your doctor, as you may need to pause it.
• Tell your doctor before any surgery or X-ray scan with contrast dye, and limit alcohol.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease, as regular kidney tests are needed.
• It is not used for type 1 diabetes and should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Dapagliflozin + Metformin

What is the price of Dapagliflozin + Metformin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Dapagliflozin + Metformin products currently in stock range from Rs 328 to Rs 1,337 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Daglozin M 5/1000mg Tablet at Rs 328. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Dapagliflozin + Metformin are available in Pakistan?

Dapagliflozin + Metformin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Dapa (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Dapa-met (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Daplozmet (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Xiga (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Xiga-met (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Daplyza (Getz Pharma Ltd), Daglozin (Genix Pharma Ltd) and Quisha (Helix Pharma Ltd), along with 5 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Dapagliflozin + Metformin?

Yes. Dapagliflozin + Metformin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Dapagliflozin + Metformin be used during pregnancy?

It is not used for type 1 diabetes and should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Are all Dapagliflozin + Metformin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Dapagliflozin + Metformin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Dapagliflozin + Metformin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 8 products containing Dapagliflozin + Metformin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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