Dapagliflozin/saxagliptin/metformin

Dapagliflozin/Saxagliptin/Metformin is a combination medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It contains three active ingredients: dapagliflozin, saxagliptin, and metformin. This medication is used when diet and exercise alone does not control high blood sugar.

Composition

The medication is composed of three active ingredients:

• Dapagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. It works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.
• Saxagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of insulin produced by your body and decreasing the amount of sugar made by your body.
• Metformin is a biguanide. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Usage

This medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.

Side Effects

Common side effects of dapagliflozin/saxagliptin/metformin include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Gas
• Headache
• Weakness
• Skin rash

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to dapagliflozin, saxagliptin, or metformin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

See Also

• Diabetes medication
• Type 2 diabetes
• Metformin
• Dapagliflozin
• Saxagliptin

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