Forxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate)

Forxiga Information:

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Forxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate) is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Forxiga can be used alone, if you cannot take metformin; with metformin; with a sulfonylurea; with metformin and a sulfonylurea; with sitagliptin (with or without metformin); with insulin (with or without metformin). Forxiga is used to reduce the risk of hospitalization due to heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes; and that have or are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessel problems). Forxiga is used in adults along with other medicines to treat heart failure. In these patients, Forxiga reduces the risk of death due to cardiovascular problems, hospitalization or urgent visits due to heart failure. Forxiga is used in adults with chronic kidney disease to reduce their risk of further decline in kidney function; progression to end-stage kidney disease; death due to cardiovascular problems or kidney failure. Forxiga belongs to a class of medicines called Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It removes excess sugar from the body through the urine. This reduces the amount of sugar in the blood. Forxiga also provides benefits to the heart and kidneys. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

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Forxiga Side Effects:

Common side effects of Forxiga may include sore throat; flu (fever, tiredness, body aches); stuffy or runny nose; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; back pain; pain in the arms, legs, hands or feet; headache; rash; joint pain.

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice more serious side effects such as:
• Fournier’s gangrene: This is a serious infection affecting the soft tissue around the groin;
• Hypotension (low blood pressure): This is common in patients with high blood sugar (glucose);
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients with type 2 diabetes: Forxiga can cause low blood sugar when used with other antidiabetic medications, including insulin;
• Kidney problems in patients with type 2 diabetes: This may happen shortly after you start taking Forxiga;
• Urinary tract infection
• Urosepsis: This is a severe infection that spreads from the urinary tract throughout the body;
• Yeast infection: Forxiga increases your chance of getting a yeast infection of the vagina or penis, especially if you have had them in the past

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you notice any other side effects not listed here, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Forxiga Directions:

Take Forxiga as directed by your healthcare professional, once a day at any time of the day by mouth with or without food. Swallow tablet whole. Do not cut or divide Forxiga tablets. The dose of Forxiga prescribed to you will depend on your condition and your response to treatment.

Forxiga Precautions:

Do not use Forxiga if you are allergic to dapagliflozin or to any of the other ingredients in Forxiga; you are on dialysis. To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Forxiga about any health conditions you may have, including if you have type 1 diabetes (your body does not produce any insulin); have an increased chance of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including if you are dehydrated or suffer from excessive vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating; are on a very low carbohydrate diet; have been fasting for a while; are eating less, or there is a change in your diet; drink a lot of alcohol; have/have had problems with your pancreas; are hospitalized for major surgery, serious infection or serious medical illness; have a sudden reduction in your insulin dose; have a history of DKA; are older than 65 years of age; have or have had any kidney problems; have received immunosuppressive therapy to treat your kidney problems; are on dialysis; have or have had any cases of liver disease; have low blood pressure; have or have had heart disease or heart failure; are taking a medicine to lower your blood pressure, including diuretics; are taking medicines to lower your blood sugar; have a history of yeast infection of the vagina or penis; have a history of urinary tract infections; have Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, which is an autoimmune disease affecting small blood vessels in the body; have intolerance to some milk sugars. Forxiga tablets contain lactose. Before doing tasks that require special attention like driving and using machinery, wait until you know how you respond to Forxiga. Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting can occur, particularly when Forxiga is taken with insulin or other antidiabetic medicines. Forxiga should not be taken during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. Forxiga is not to be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines. The drugs that may interact with Forxiga include medicines you take for diabetes to lower your blood sugar levels (sulfonylurea medication such as glyburide, gliclazide or glimepiride, or insulin); medicines used to lower your blood pressure, including diuretics, known as water pills.