Forsiga: how to take, what to replace, contraindications
Forsiga is an innovative drug for the treatment of diabetes. Dapagliflozin is its main active ingredient. If the doctor recommends the patient to take the drug Forsiga, then he needs to collect as much information as possible about this drug. You should familiarize yourself with the contraindications and indications for the use of the drug, find out what side effects it can cause and how to take it correctly.
Content:
- Forsiga: instructions for use
- Which to choose: Forsiga or Jardins?
- Forsiga: how to take?
Forsiga: instructions for use
| What is the effect of taking the drug | Dapagliflozin is a substance that activates the kidneys and forces them to remove excess glucose from the body. The excretion of sugar occurs along with urine when its blood level reaches 6-8 mmol / l. At normal times, glucose is excreted in the urine only when its concentration in the blood reaches values of 9-11 mmol / l. Taking the drug allows you to reduce blood sugar levels both on an empty stomach and after meals. If you take Forsyga for a long time, then the level of glycated hemoglobin HbA1C in the blood will decrease. |
| When to take |
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus for those people who cannot control the course of the disease through diet and exercise. It is possible to use Forsiga as monotherapy and in combination with other sugar-burning drugs, as well as with insulin injections. |
| When you can't take |
Contraindications to the appointment of the drug Forsiga:
You also need to be careful when recommending the drug Forsiga to patients over 75 years old, people with dehydration and infectious diseases of the urinary system. |
| What you need to pay special attention to |
Taking the medication should be combined with physical activity and a low-carb diet. It is imperative to regularly donate blood for sugar and come to the treating doctor for an examination. If you combine dapagliflozin with insulin therapy or sulfonylurea derivatives, the likelihood of developing hypoglycemia with a sharp drop in blood sugar increases. This condition requires emergency medical attention. |
| Dosage | You need to take 10 mg of the drug per day, for which the pill is drunk 1 time a day at a certain time. At the beginning of treatment, your doctor may recommend reducing the dose to 5 mg per day. This is especially true for the elderly and for patients with impaired liver function. When the body adapts to taking the drug, the dose can be increased to 10 mg per day. There is no dependence of the Forsiga drug on food intake. |
| Possible negative reactions of the body |
The drug by itself, during monotherapy, cannot provoke the development of hypoglycemia. The danger of taking it comes down to the fact that it can cause infections of the urinary tract, as well as damage to the genitals with fungal infections. There is also the possibility of developing acute kidney inflammation (pyelonephritis). Other side effects include:
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Carrying a baby and breastfeeding |
The drug is prohibited from taking during gestation and during breastfeeding. |
| Reactions with other drugs | The Forsiga drug in combination with other sugar-burning agents can lead to the development of hypoglycemia. It is also not recommended to take it with diuretics, as their diuretic effect will be enhanced. The attending doctor who prescribes Forsyga to the patient should know what other drugs he is taking. |
| Overdose | In case of drug overdose, the diuretic effect is enhanced. To stay hydrated, you need to consume more fluids. After taking a significant dose of the drug, you should consult a doctor so that he assesses the person's condition and prescribes symptomatic treatment. |
| How to store, release form and composition |
The drug is available in tablet form, they are yellow. The basis of the drug is dapagliflozin at a dosage of 5 and 10 mg. The auxiliary components are: cellulose, anhydrous lactose, crospovidone, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, macrogol, talc, yellow iron oxide. The drug must be stored out of the reach of children so that the air temperature does not exceed 30 ° C. The shelf life of the medicinal product is 3 years. |
Forsiga is an expensive tool that has no cheap analogues. Taking it contributes not only to lowering blood sugar levels, but also to weight loss, since a significant amount of sugar is excreted in the urine.
Which to choose: Forsiga or Jardins?
There is no comparative characteristic of these two drugs. Forsyga started selling earlier than Jardins. Therefore, there are much more reviews about the Forsiga drug. However, this does not mean that it is better. There is speculation that both of these drugs are equally effective.
The price for the Jardins package is higher than the price for the Forsig package. Before choosing one or another drug, you need to read the instructions for use. It is possible that a person will have contraindications to one of them. Particular vigilance should be shown to patients suffering from renal pathologies. After all, both of these drugs are capable of causing severe complications from the urinary system. So, pyelonephritis is a serious kidney damage that will require taking antibiotics. It is difficult to get rid of pyelonephritis, especially for people who suffer from diabetes.
Forsiga: how to take?
The Forsig drug should be prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to start treatment with a weft dose of 5 mg. After some time, it can be increased to 10 mg per day. If insulin injections or sulfonylurea derivatives (Diabeton MV, Maninil, Amaryl) are prescribed in parallel to a person, then their dosage should be reduced. Otherwise, the risk of developing hypoglycemia increases.
How long does it take to take Forsiga?
The drug Forsig is prescribed for a long time. You need to take it on an ongoing basis throughout your life.
How to combine taking Forsiga with insulin injections?
If taking Forsiga is combined with insulin injections, it is necessary to reduce the dosage of the hormone. Only a doctor should be involved in the selection of a dose. Self-treatment can lead to the development of hypoglycemia and even death.
Can Forsiga be combined with alcoholic beverages?
In the official instructions, there is no information about taking the drug Forsiga with alcoholic beverages. Therefore, a person can consume alcohol only at the risk of his own health.
What can replace the drug Forsiga?
The question of replacing the drug Forsiga may arise in the following cases:
- Blood sugar does not drop to the desired level.
- The drug is too expensive.
- The drug helps in the fight against diabetes, but the person is afraid of developing severe side effects.
Sugar after taking the drug Forsiga in the blood always decreases. The exception is those cases when the pancreas has exhausted all its reserves and does not produce insulin. Although even in such a situation, the sugar level will fall, but this may not be enough. In this case, no pills will help, the person will need insulin injections.
To replace the drug, you need to consult a doctor. The doctor will help you choose an inexpensive and safe medication.
If I don't have diabetes, can I take Forsiga for weight loss?
It is useless to take Forsiga for healthy people suffering from obesity. It removes glucose from the body only if its level exceeds the 7-8 mmol / l mark. If a person does not suffer from diabetes, then glucose in his blood never reaches such values. Therefore, Forsiga will not allow weight loss.
Author of the article: Alekseeva Maria Yurievna | Therapist
Education: From 2010 to 2016 Practitioner of the therapeutic hospital of the central medical-sanitary unit No. 21, city of elektrostal. Since 2016 she has been working in the diagnostic center No. 3.
