FORXIGA 5MG 28TAB
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Forxiga (dapagliflozin) is an SGLT‑2 inhibitor used primarily in Type 2 diabetes mellitus to help lower blood glucose by:
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Blocking glucose reabsorption in the kidneys,
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Increasing sugar excretion in urine,
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Also approved for chronic kidney disease and heart failure management
📌 Indications
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Type 2 diabetes (as monotherapy or add-on) .
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Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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Chronic kidney disease (with or without diabetes).
⚙️ Dosage & Administration
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Typical starting dose: 5 mg once daily in the morning, with or without food
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May increase to 10 mg daily based on tolerance and kidney function (eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min)
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In severe liver impairment, doctors may use 5 mg
⚠️ Warnings & Precautions
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Contraindicated if allergic to dapagliflozin or excipients
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Not for Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
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Risk of Fournier’s gangrene (a rare, serious genital infection)—seek immediate care if symptoms like pain or swelling occur
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Use with caution in elderly patients, kidney impairment, low blood pressure, or those on diuretics
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Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, or galactose-intolerant
