Forxiga 10Mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes may be treated with the help of this medication. The drug is prescribed along with a specific diet plan and exercise schedule. It reduces the quantity of sugar that is absorbed by the body and increases the quantity of sugar that is flushed out by the body through urination.

Although all medicines do cause some side effects, some individuals may experience it while other may not. A few side effects of Forxiga that you may happen to experience are stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, pain in the muscles or back and problems with bowel movements.

The initial dose prescribed by the doctor in case of adults may be about 5 mg to be taken once daily. It may be increased to about 10 mg depending on the acceptance of the body to the treatment.

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Allergy

• Renal Diseases

• Nausea

• Increased Thirst

• Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)

• Genital Fungal Infection

• Ulcer And Sore Throat

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Talk to your doctor before Taking alcohol together with dapagliflozin. Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Forxiga 10Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Oxra 10Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Oxra 10Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Forxiga 10Mg Tablet

  Astra Zeneca

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as you remember it. The missed dose, however, should be skipped if it is near the time of the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication is a kind of drug that is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It inhibits the functionality of the sodium-glucose transport proteins, which results in the excess glucose in the bloodstream being ejected through urine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Dexamethasone, Candesartan, Benazepril, Amlodipine, Carvedilol, and Gatifloxacin.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Renal Dysfunction, Bladder cancer, Hyperlipidemia, and Hypotension.

• Ques : What is Forxiga 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Dapagliflozin as an active element present. It performs its action by lowering the blood sugar level.

• Ques : What are the uses of Forxiga 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Forxiga is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Type 2 diabetes.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Forxiga 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Urinary tract infections, Infections of the urinary tract, Hypotension, Impairment in renal function, Hypoglycemia, Genital mycotic infections, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Forxiga 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Forxiga 10Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Forxiga 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Forxiga. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as End-stage renal disease, Hypersensitivity reaction, Patients on dialysis, and Severe renal impairment.

• Ques : Is Forxiga 10Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Forxiga 10Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Dizziness, Genital mycotic infections, Hypotension, Impairment in renal function, Hypoglycemia, etc.

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