Dapa-Met XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet (Dapagliflozin + Metformin XR) for Type 2 Diabetes
- Dapa-Met XR combines dapagliflozin 5mg with extended-release metformin 1000mg.
- Once-daily XR tablet for stable, all-day blood sugar control.
- Higher metformin strength; better stomach tolerability than IR.
- Swallow whole — do not crush, split or chew; prescription required.
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Dapa-met Xr 5mg/1000mg Tablet (dapagliflozin + Metformin Xr) for Type 2 Diabetes
Description
Dapa-Met XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet – Once-Daily Higher-Strength XR Combination for Type 2 Diabetes
Dapa-Met XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet is a prescription oral antidiabetic medicine combining dapagliflozin 5mg (an SGLT2 inhibitor) with extended-release metformin 1000mg. The XR formulation provides smooth, all-day glucose lowering with improved stomach tolerability, while dapagliflozin removes excess glucose via the kidneys.
This higher metformin-strength XR combination is commonly prescribed for adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who need stronger glycaemic control or who experience GI side effects with immediate-release metformin. It is weight-neutral to mildly weight-reducing, low risk for hypoglycaemia when used alone, and offers cardiorenal benefit from the SGLT2 component.
Important cautions: hold Dapa-Met XR during acute illness, dehydration, vomiting, before contrast-imaging procedures, or planned surgery (sick-day rules). Watch for euglycaemic DKA (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fast breathing) and rare lactic acidosis. Not recommended if eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73m². Swallow XR tablets whole — do not crush, split or chew.
Use under medical supervision with diet, exercise, and periodic monitoring of blood sugar, kidney function and vitamin B12. See related options in our general medicines collection.
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Usage & Benefits
Usage & Benefits
- Higher metformin strength (1000mg) for patients needing stronger glycaemic control.
- Dual mechanism: dapagliflozin removes glucose via urine; XR metformin lowers liver glucose output and improves insulin sensitivity.
- Extended-release formulation improves GI tolerability vs immediate-release metformin.
- Cardiorenal protection from the SGLT2 component in suitable patients.
- Once-daily dosing with the evening meal.
How To Use
How to Use
- Take one Dapa-Met XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet once daily, usually with the evening meal.
- Swallow whole — do not crush, split or chew XR tablets.
- Drink adequate fluids — dapagliflozin increases urination.
- Sick-day rule: hold during acute illness, vomiting, dehydration, fasting, before contrast-imaging or planned surgery; resume only when eating and drinking normally.
- Stop and seek urgent care for symptoms of euglycaemic DKA or rare lactic acidosis.
- Not recommended if eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73m².
- Monitor HbA1c, kidney function and vitamin B12 periodically.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Dapa-Met XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet used for?A: It is a prescription combination of dapagliflozin and extended-release metformin 1000mg for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Q: How is this different from XR 10mg/1000mg?A: It contains 5mg of dapagliflozin instead of 10mg — a lower SGLT2 dose used at initiation or when full-dose dapagliflozin is not yet required. Q: Can XR tablets be split or crushed?A: No. XR tablets must be swallowed whole — splitting damages the slow-release matrix. Q: What is the eGFR cut-off?A: Metformin combinations are generally avoided when eGFR is below 45 mL/min/1.73m². Q: What if I am sick or having surgery or a contrast scan?A: Hold the tablet during dehydration, vomiting, fasting, before contrast imaging or planned surgery, and resume when well. Q: What are the serious warning signs?A: Seek urgent care for euglycaemic DKA or lactic acidosis. Q: Is a prescription required?A: Yes — Dapa-Met XR is a prescription-only medicine.
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