Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's

Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antidiabetic drugs', primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus with a proper diet and exercise. Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produce little or no insulin at all. Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes.

Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's is composed of two antidiabetic medicines, namely: Metformin and Dapagliflozin. Metformin belongs to the class of biguanides and manages blood sugar levels, particularly in obese patients. It exhibits a nonpancreatic effect to reduce blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. Dapagliflozin belongs to the class of gliflozins. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine.

Take Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects of Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, weakness, runny nose, genital infection, dizziness, taste changes, and sore throat. Sometimes, Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's can cause side effects like lactic acidosis (a rare, but serious metabolic complication of excess lactic acid in the blood that is caused by metformin accumulation) and diabetic ketoacidosis (excess production of blood acids (ketones)). These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor. 

Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence it advised to take healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercises. Do not take or stop this medicine, if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Before starting Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, and yeast infection of genitals. It is advised to avoid your alcohol intake while using Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's to decrease the risk of lactic acidosis. Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during the second or third trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains Metformin and Dapagliflozin. Metformin is a biguanide and manages blood sugar levels, particularly in obese patients. It exhibits a nonpancreatic effect to reduce blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. It is also known as an insulin sensitizer as it increases the effects of insulin. Metformin is considered a unique antidiabetic drug since it does not cause hypoglycemia (lowered blood sugar levels). Dapagliflozin belongs to the class of gliflozins. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's also reduces the risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Diadapa-M 500 Tablet 10's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Weakness
• Runny nose
• Genital infection
• Dizziness
• Taste changes
• Sore throat
• Lactic acidosis (build-up of lactic acid in the bloodstream) (rare)
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (a diabetic complication with excess blood acids) (rare)