Redifarg XR 5 Mg/ 500 Mg, 5 Mg/ 1000 Mg, 10 Mg/ 500 Mg & 10 Mg/ 1000 Mg 5 mg & 500 mg and 10 mg & 1000 mg XR tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
For treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
Dosage (summary)
Dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily; Metformin starting at 500 mg once daily, titrated to 2000 mg.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Insulin and insulin secretagogues may increase hypoglycemia risk.
- Cationic medicines may interact with metformin.
Contraindications
- Type 1 diabetes
- Severe renal impairment
- Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Genital infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
Counselling Points
- Take with evening meal.
- Do not crush or chew tablets.
- Monitor for signs of lactic acidosis.
Serious warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis
- Risk of ketoacidosis
- Necrotising fasciitis of the perineum
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