Medicine information
Uses & overview
PAFAGOLD 10 is an oral medicine from Steris Healthcare containing Dapagliflozin 10 mg per tablet. Dapagliflozin belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor class and works by reducing the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys. This allows excess glucose to be removed through urine and helps support blood glucose management. Product Details Brand Name: PAFAGOLD 10 Composition: Dapagliflozin 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablets Therapeutic Category: Oral Antidiabetic Medicine Drug Class: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor Company Name: Steris Healthcare How PAFAGOLD 10 Works Dapagliflozin inhibits the SGLT2 protein in the kidneys, which is responsible for reabsorbing a substantial portion of filtered glucose back into the bloodstream. By reducing this reabsorption, it increases urinary glucose excretion and helps lower blood glucose levels. Uses of PAFAGOLD 10 Tablets Depending on the approved product label and the patient's medical condition, dapagliflozin may be prescribed for: Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Helps improve blood glucose control alongside diet, physical activity, and an appropriate diabetes management plan. Heart failure: May reduce the risk of worsening heart failure and related hospitalisation in eligible patients. Chronic kidney disease: May help reduce the risk of disease progression and related complications in eligible patients. The appropriate indication depends on the patient's diagnosis, kidney function, medical history, and applicable prescribing guidelines. Dapagliflozin is not a substitute for insulin in patients who require insulin therapy and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes as a routine glucose-lowering medicine.
How to use
Take PAFAGOLD 10 Tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Dapagliflozin is generally taken once daily, with or without food, but you should follow your individual prescription and the approved product leaflet. Swallow the tablet with water. Maintain adequate hydration and monitor your blood glucose as recommended by your healthcare professional. Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice. Inform your doctor if you develop vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, or a serious illness. Ask your healthcare professional whether treatment should be temporarily withheld before surgery, during prolonged fasting, or during an acute illness, as these situations may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Storage
Store PAFAGOLD 10 Tablets according to the instructions printed on the product packaging. Keep the tablets in their original packaging and protect them from excessive heat and moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children. Do not use the tablets after their expiry date or if the packaging is damaged.
