Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin

Uses

Dapagliflozin and Sitagliptin are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How it Works

How Dapagliflozin and Sitagliptin work Dapagliflozin and Sitagliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and lowers blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin decreases the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and reducing glucagon levels, which is the hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Dapagliflozin and Sitagliptin include vaginal yeast infection, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), urinary tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache.

Expert Advice

Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin is used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications to control blood sugar levels and prevent long-term complications.
It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and other cardiovascular events.
Continue to:

Exercise regularly
Eat a healthy diet
Take your other prescribed diabetes medications along with Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Sitagliptin may also help in:

Weight reduction
Lowering blood pressure

It may cause your body to lose excessive fluid (dehydration) or increase urination frequency.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
This medication can lead to genital fungal infections and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males; therefore, practice good hygiene.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) may occur when used with other antidiabetic medications, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms, which may include:

Cold sweats
Cool, pale skin
Tremors
Anxiety

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience:

Constant dizziness
Joint pain
Cold-like symptoms
Unexplained nausea or vomiting

Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medication.

Other Combinations

Dapagliflozin + Gliclazide

Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin + Metformin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin + Sitagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin + Teneligliptin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin + Vildagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Saxagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Teneligliptin

Dapagliflozin + Vildagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin

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