Switdapa Tablet Benefits & Uses

Switdapa Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Switdapa Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May increase dose up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May increase dose up to 10 mg once daily

Switdapa Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Switdapa Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Switdapa Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Switdapa Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Switdapa Tablet on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Switdapa Tablet will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Switdapa Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Switdapa Tablet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Switdapa Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Switdapa Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Switdapa Tablet only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Switdapa Tablet on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Switdapa Tablet on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Switdapa Tablet with Other Drugs

Switdapa Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Switdapa Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Switdapa Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bladder Cancer
Kidney Disease
High Lipoprotein
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Switdapa Tablet

Is this Switdapa Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Switdapa Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Switdapa Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Switdapa Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Switdapa Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Switdapa Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Switdapa Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Switdapa Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Switdapa Tablet

Taking Switdapa Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe