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Dapa Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Dapa Tablet (Dapagliflozin) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Manufacturer

Hilton Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 360.8 - 534.6

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What is Dapa Tablet used for?

  • Type 2 diabetes management (type 2 diabetes ki control)
  • Adjunct to diet and exercise in adults (adults ke liye diet aur exercise ke saath)
  • Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in diabetic patients (diabetic logon mein heart disease ki zimmedari kam karne mein)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Dapa Tablet if you: Are allergic to Dapagliflozin or any other ingredient in the tablet
  • Have severe kidney issues
  • Are on dialysis

Dapa Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameDapa
Generic NameDapagliflozin
Strength2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassSGLT2 Inhibitor
ManufacturerHilton Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Dapa Tablet? (Dapa Tablet kya hai)

Dapa Tablet ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Dapagliflozin hai aur yeh SGLT2 Inhibitor group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Type 2 diabetes management (type 2 diabetes ki control)
  • Adjunct to diet and exercise in adults (adults ke liye diet aur exercise ke saath)
  • Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in diabetic patients (diabetic logon mein heart disease ki zimmedari kam karne mein)
  • Helping with weight management in type 2 diabetes (type 2 diabetes ke saath weight loss mein madad karne mein)
  • Improving kidney function in diabetic nephropathy (diabetic patients ki kidneys ki performance badalne mein)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes
  • Patients at risk of cardiovascular events
  • Individuals needing weight management

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have severe kidney issues
  • If you are allergic to Dapagliflozin or any other ingredient in the tablet
  • If you are on dialysis

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • As prescribed
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to double dose na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Dapa Tablet if you: Are allergic to Dapagliflozin or any other ingredient in the tablet
  • Have severe kidney issues
  • Are on dialysis

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Headache, Increased urination
  • Back pain, Yeast infections Serious side effects:, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect kidney function
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Saans phoolna ya rukna
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousDapagliflozin
Alternative brandVariousDapagliflozin

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Dapa Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Dapa Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Dapa Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Dapa Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Dapa Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se change hoti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Dapa Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Dapa Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-06 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dapa Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Dapa Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Dapa Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Dapa Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Dapa Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se change hoti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Dapa Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Dapa Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.