Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10

Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10 is used for the following:

• Enhancing control over blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes

• Assisting in improved insulin secretion dependent on glucose

• Reducing inappropriate secretion of the hormone glucagon

Follow these instructions while taking Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid breaking or chewing the tablet.

• The medicine can be taken with or without food.

• It's crucial not to stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor first.

Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10 incorporates two active ingredients:

• Dapagliflozin (5 mg): This ingredient is a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor. By selectively inhibiting SGLT2, which is responsible for the reabsorption of glucose back into your blood from the kidneys, dapagliflozin reduces renal glucose reabsorption. This action leads to urinary glucose excretion and a consequent lowering of blood glucose levels.

• Vildagliptin (100 mg): This component is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor. It slows down the inactivation of incretin hormones GLP-1 and GIP that are released in response to a meal. By doing so, vildagliptin increases active incretin levels and enhances insulin secretion dependent on glucose levels. It also limits inappropriate glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.

• Store your Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10 in a cool and dry place, where the temperature stays below 30°C.

• Make sure to keep it away from direct light and heat.

• Ensure the medicine is kept out of reach and sight of children.

• As Zukanorm D5 Tablet 10 is used to manage type 2 diabetes, try to follow a balanced diet that is low in sugar. This can help in controlling your blood glucose levels.

• Regular physical exercise, like walking or cycling, can also help maintain good glycemic control. It's always beneficial to manage type 2 diabetes effectively.