Xigduo (5mg/tab-1000mg/tab Tablets)

Description

Xigduo 5mg/1000mg tablets contain dapagliflozin and metformin. In addition to lowering the level of sugar in your blood, dapagliflozin removes excess sugar from your body via your urine. Additionally, it can help prevent heart disease. The main action of metformin is to inhibit the liver’s production of glucose.

As part of a 5-mg/1,000-mg film-coated tablet, the Xigduo 5 mg/1,000 mg contains dapagliflozin propanediol monohydrate equivalent to 5 mg of dapagliflozin and 1,000 mg of metformin hydrochloride per tablet.

Dapagliflozin can also be found in the medication Farxiga.

People with type 2 diabetes can control high blood sugar with this medicine and a proper diet and exercise program. Diabetes can cause kidney damage, blindness, nerve damage, loss of limbs, and problems with sexual function. Your risk of a heart attack or stroke may also be reduced if you control your diabetes properly. Diabetes type 2 patients can also use this medication to treat kidney disease or heart failure. You may live longer and be less likely to suffer from heart failure if you take it. By restoring your body’s proper response to insulin, this medication works. As a result, your kidneys remove more sugar from your body, your liver produces less sugar, and your stomach and intestines absorb less sugar.

You can take Xigduo 5mg/1000mg tablets with or without food at any time of day, but it is best to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will determine the dose. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. Your blood sugar levels may rise, putting you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. As recommended by your doctor, this medicine should only be used as part of a treatment program that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss.

Usage

Your pharmacist will provide you with a Medication Guide before you start taking this medication and every time you get a refill. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

It is usually taken once daily with food in the morning, as directed by your doctor. Take the tablets whole. The tablets should not be crushed or chewed. As a result, all the drug is released at once, increasing the risk of side effects.

Dosages are determined by your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). You may be instructed by your doctor to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase it to reduce the risk of side effects (such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting). Make sure you follow your doctor’s instructions.

For best results, take this medication regularly. Take it every day at the same time to help you remember.

Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens (your blood sugar is too high or low).

Side Effects

You may experience headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, runny noses, and sore throats. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of these effects persist or worsen. Tell your doctor right away if stomach symptoms return after taking the same dose for several days or weeks. Lactic acidosis may cause stomach symptoms after the first few days of treatment.

Your stool may contain an empty tablet shell. Due to the fact that the medication has already been absorbed by your body, this effect is harmless.

It is important to remember that your doctor prescribed this medication because he/she believes that the benefits to you outweigh the risks. There are few serious side effects associated with this medication.

You should notify your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects, including: signs of urinary tract infection (e.g., burning/painful/regular/urgent urination, pink/bloody urine), and signs of kidney problems (e.g., change in the amount of urine, swelling legs/feet).

A new yeast infection in the vagina or penis may be caused by this medication. Occasionally, Fournier’s gangrene may occur in the genital/anal region. If you experience any signs of yeast infection in your vagina (such as unusual discharge/burning/itching/odor) or in your penis (such as redness/itching/swelling/discharge from your penis), please see your doctor as soon as possible.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is not usually caused by this medication. The drug may cause low blood sugar if you take it with other diabetes medications, if you do not eat enough calories, or if you exercise excessively. Consider lowering the dose of your other diabetes medication(s) with your doctor or pharmacist. Sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling hands/feet are all signs of low blood sugar. To treat low blood sugar, it is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel. You can quickly raise your blood sugar if you don’t have these reliable forms of glucose by eating table sugar, honey, or candy, or drinking fruit juice or non-diet soda. You should notify your doctor right away if you have a reaction to this product. Maintain a regular meal schedule and do not skip meals to prevent low blood sugar. You should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a meal.

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is characterized by thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, and fruity breath odor. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of these symptoms. Diabetes medications may need to be adjusted by your doctor. If you are taking any diabetic medications such as insulin, please ensure you notify your healthcare professional.

You may become dehydrated while taking this medication. The kidneys can suffer serious damage as a result. Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. You should contact your doctor or pharmacist right away if you are unable to drink fluids as usual, or if you are losing fluids (such as through vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating). Tell your doctor right away if you experience any symptoms of dehydration, including urinating less frequently than usual, unusual dry mouth/thirst, fast heartbeat, or dizziness/lightheadedness/fainting. When rising from a sitting or lying position, get up slowly to reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness.

Please note that this list does not include all possible side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you notice other effects not listed above.