dapagliflozin(Farxiga, Xigduo XR (with metformin))
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
Pronunciation
/ˌdæpəɡlɪˈfloʊzɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- dapagliflozin
- Brand names
- Farxiga, Xigduo XR (with metformin)
- Therapeutic class
- Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take in the morning, with or without food.
- Drink adequate fluids; report dizziness on standing.
- Maintain genital hygiene; report itching, discharge, pain.
- Sick day rules: hold during severe illness, dehydration, surgery (DKA risk).
- Report severe pain/swelling between genitals and rectum.
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