D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine when used in combination with proper diet and exercise improves blood sugar level and helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine when used in combination with proper diet and exercise improves blood sugar level and helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine when used in combination with proper diet and exercise improves blood sugar level and helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vaginal yeast infection, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infections, hypoglycemia, dizziness, and weakness. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or get worse. Additionally, maintaining good hygiene can help prevent development of fungal infections in the genital area.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
04How To Use
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. D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin works by lowering blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by excreting extra sugar from the body through urine. Linagliptin works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances that lower blood sugar when it is high.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take D Alfapro Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet, 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet is a medicine that helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels in patients with diabetes. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Controlling blood glucose levels helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. Continue taking the medicine for as long as it is prescribed.
08Side Effects
Vaginal yeast infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Urinary tract infection
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Dizziness
Weakness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
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, tremor and anxiety.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how D Alfapro 10mg/5mg Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
References
Sources and references
Dapagliflozin [Prescribing Information]. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2020. [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023]. (online) Available from: View
Linagliptin [Product Information]. Ridgefield, CT: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2020. [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023]. (online) Available from: [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023]. (online) Available from: View
Linagliptin+Dapagliflozin [Product Information]. La Renon Healthcare Private Limited. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from: View
