Farxiga
Farxiga is dapagliflozin 5mg and 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes and chronic heart failure. An SGLT2 inhibitor.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Dapagliflozin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
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- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus · Heart Failure
- Alternative names
- Forxiga
- Therapeutic class
- SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin; dialysis patients
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for urinary tract infections; prevent dehydration
- Minor side effects
- polyuria; thirst; genital tract infection
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; back pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not advised.
Serious side effects
diabetic ketoacidosis, requires immediate medical attention; necrotising fasciitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Farxiga is dapagliflozin 5mg and 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes and chronic heart failure. An SGLT2 inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
This medicine inhibits the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, which leads to increased excretion of glucose in the urine.
Farxiga is a recognised brand of dapagliflozin, used for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Heart Failure. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Forxiga, supplied as tablets in 5mg and 10mg strengths. AstraZeneca produces this medication for patients seeking consistent health maintenance across international regions.
Buying Farxiga online
Generic dapagliflozin, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, offering a practical access point for expats and people living far from well-stocked suppliers.