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Dafax M 5 Tab Substitute

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Composition:

DAPAGLIFLOZIN-5MG + METFORMIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Dafax M 5 Tab is used to treat high blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Dafax M 5 Tab are as follows: </p><ul><li><span style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 35, 48);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Ginter, Inter, "Helvetica Neue", BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><strong>Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus:</strong> Dafax M 5 Tab helps control high blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity, decreasing glucose production in the liver, and promoting glucose excretion through urine.</span></li><li><strong>Improvement of glycaemic control: </strong>Dafax M 5 Tab increases insulin sensitivity and reduces glucose production in the liver.</li><li><strong>Diet and exercise: </strong>Dafax M 5 Tab is prescribed along with lifestyle modifications to improve blood sugar control.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Dafax M 5 Tab treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains Metformin and Dapagliflozin.
  • Metformin is considered a unique antidiabetic drug since it does not cause hypoglycemia (lowered blood sugar levels). It lowers your blood sugar levels by improving how your body handles insulin.
  • Dapagliflozin belongs to the class of gliflozins. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Dafax M 5 Tab also reduces the risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
  • Dafax M 5 Tab may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
  • It reduces blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It does this by helping remove excess sugar from your body through your pee.
  • Dafax M 5 Tab also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (Diabetic Neuropathy) or even loss of a foot.

FAQs

Dafax M 5 Tab belongs to the class of antidiabetic drugs, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus with a proper diet and exercise. Dafax M 5 Tab also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases.

Dafax M 5 Tab contains two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Dapagliflozin. These drugs lower the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus by eliminating excess sugars through urine and also by increasing the activity of insulin.

Dafax M 5 Tab may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Dafax M 5 Tab with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycaemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins or non-diet soda.

Your doctor may advise Dafax M 5 Tab with or without other medications to control your blood sugar levels. However, it is advised to maintain a proper diet and exercise to achieve the controlled blood sugar levels while using Dafax M 5 Tab with or without other antidiabetic drugs.

Dafax M 5 Tab should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems (asthma, obstructive lung disease), blood disorders (anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency), dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, pancreas problems/surgery, and yeast infection of genitals. Dafax M 5 Tab is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and metabolic acidosis/diabetic ketoacidosis.

While using Dafax M 5 Tab , if you experience vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, muscle cramps, sick feeling, severe tiredness, difficulty in breathing, or reduced body temperature and heartbeat, it is important to seek immediate medical help since these are the symptoms of lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious complication caused due to accumulation of metformin. It is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment. Please consult your doctor for further information.

It is not recommended to use Dafax M 5 Tab along with water pills/diuretics. Simultaneous use of Dafax M 5 Tab and water pills causes dehydration and may increase the risk of lactic acidosis.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

The side effects of Dafax M 5 Tab include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat and genital infections. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Dafax M 5 Tab with insulin as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). You may need a dose adjustment or regular monitoring of blood sugar to use these medicines safely.

No, avoid taking Dafax M 5 Tab if you have any kidney problems, as it works by excreting excess sugar through urine.

No, usually Dafax M 5 Tab does not cause loss of body weight. On the other hand, rapid loss of body weight is a sign of a Diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious medical condition.

No, Dafax M 5 Tab is only useful in type 2 diabetes mellitus, in which the body either produces less amount of insulin or cannot utilise it.