Dapahenz Sm 1000 Tablet 10

Dapahenz Sm 1000 Tablet 10 is used for managing the following health conditions:

• Improvement of blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Adjunct to diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes for better glycemic control.

• Assistance for patients needing enhanced blood sugar management beyond dual therapy.

• Swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing or crushing it.

• Avoid breaking, crushing or chewing the tablet

• Never exceed the recommended dose by your doctor

• It is crucial to stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor

Dapahenz Sm 1000 Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Dapahenz Sm 1000 Tablet 10 contains three active ingredients:

• Dapagliflozin (10 mg): This sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor effectively reduces blood glucose levels by decreasing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys and increasing excretion through urine. This occurs regardless of the insulin levels in your body.

• Metformin (1000 mg): Metformin belongs to a class of medications known as biguanides. It helps lower blood sugar levels by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, decreasing glucose absorption in the intestines, and improving insulin sensitivity, which enhances glucose uptake and usage by the body cells.

• Sitagliptin (100 mg): This dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor works by slowing down the inactivation of incretin hormones, thus leading to an increase in insulin production from pancreatic beta cells and reducing glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells. This process is dependent on glucose levels in your body.

• Keep your Dapahenz Sm 1000 Tablet 10 in a tightly sealed container.

• Store it at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.

• Protect your medicine from moisture and humidity to maintain its effectiveness.

• Always ensure that this medicine is out of reach of children.

• Use the medicine before the expiry date mentioned on the package.

• Follow a diet low in sugar and high in fibre. This can help control your blood sugar levels more effectively.

• Regular physical activity like walking or yoga can help improve insulin sensitivity, thus helping your body use the sugar present in your system better.