Dapagliflozin 10 mg Tablet
Dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet is an SGLT2 inhibitor medication that helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. This oral tablet works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine. It is often combined with diet changes and other diabetes medicines for a better blood sugar management.
Dapagliflozin
Farxiga
Cipla
100 Tablet/s
Product availability
US $40.00
What is Cipdapla 10 mg tablet used as a medicine?
Cipdapla 10 mg tablet is a prescription medicine used to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It contains dapagliflozin, which belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor class of drugs. This class works by making the kidneys push out extra glucose through urine instead of holding onto it. Doctors often pair it with diet changes and other diabetes medicines for better sugar control.
What’s inside each Cipdapla 10 mg tablet?
Each tablet has 10 mg of dapagliflozin as the active ingredient. A lower strength, dapagliflozin 5 mg, is used for patients who need a gentler start. It also suits those with other health conditions that call for a smaller dose. The 10 mg strength is typically used once blood sugar targets need stronger support. No other active drug is combined in this tablet.
Who makes Cipdapla 10 mg tablet, and what does it cost?
Cipla manufactures this tablet under the brand name Cipdapla 10 mg. Allgenericcure lists Cipdapla 10 mg tablet at $0.40 per tablet. Keep the tablet at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight, in its original strip until use.
What conditions does dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet treat?
Dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet is mainly used for type 2 diabetes, helping lower blood sugar levels over time. Some doctors also prescribe it for heart failure and certain kidney conditions, since the same kidney-glucose action supports these uses. It is not meant for type 1 diabetes.
Common side effects reported with this tablet include:
- Increased urination and mild dehydration
- Genital yeast infections in some patients
- Low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness on standing
People with a history of frequent urinary tract infections or low blood pressure should tell their doctor before starting. Dapagliflozin should not be taken by anyone with severe kidney disease or a history of diabetic ketoacidosis. Sudden nausea, stomach pain, and rapid breathing after starting this tablet need emergency medical attention right away. This combination can signal ketoacidosis even when blood sugar readings look normal.