Glycema 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Glycema 5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
UNSAFE
Glycema 5 is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Glycema 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glycema 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Glycema 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Glycema 5 is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent hear...
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Uses of Glycema 5
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glycema 5
Common
Nausea
Frequent urge to urinate
Genital fungal infection
Increased thirst
Urinary tract infection
How to use Glycema 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glycema 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Glycema 5 works
Glycema 5 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.
What if you forget to take Glycema 5?
If you miss a dose of Glycema 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Glycema 5 is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, trem...
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It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult Dose
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic co...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
eGFR ?60 mL/min/1.73 m²: No dosage adjustment required
eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m²: Do not initiate
Not recommended with eGFR that dec...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin propanediol or to any of the excipients. Moderate to severe renal impairment; end-stage renal disease; active bladde...
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Mode of Action
Dapagliflozin is a highly potent, selective, and reversible inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) that improves glycemic control in pati...
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Precaution
CV disease; history of hypotension. Monitor vol status & electrolytes. UTI. Childn. Elderly.
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in human breast...
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