Dapagliflozin and metformin
Generic name: dapagliflozin and metformin [ DAP-a-gli-FLOE-zin-and-met-FOR-min ]
Brand name: Xigduo XR
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg-1000 mg; 10 mg-500 mg; 2.5 mg-1000 mg; 5 mg-1000 mg; 5 mg-500 mg)
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations
What is dapagliflozin and metformin?
Dapagliflozin and metformin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. dapagliflozin and metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Dapagliflozin and metformin is also used to lower the risk of needing to be in the hospital for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.
Dapagliflozin and metformin is also used to reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease and death due to heart problems, and the need to be in the hospital for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have chronic kidney disease.
Dapagliflozin and metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.
In rare cases, this medicine can cause serious infections in the penis or vagina. Get medical help right away if you have burning, itching, odor, discharge, pain, tenderness, redness or swelling of the genital or rectal area, fever, or if you don't feel well.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use dapagliflozin and metformin if you are allergic to dapagliflozin (Farxiga) or metformin, or if you have
severe kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking dapagliflozin and metformin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
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CardiologyPediatricsDiabetes CarePre-natal CareUltrasound Echocardiogram
