Uses / Indications

• Managing type 2 diabetes mellitus to better control blood sugar levels.
• Lessens the chance of adults having to go to the hospital because of heart failure.
• Helps eligible patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) slow down the illness's progression.
• Used alongside diet and exercise to help regulate blood sugar levels better.

 How It Works

• Dapagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, is in Forxiga.
• It works by stopping the kidneys from reabsorbing glucose, which means that extra glucose is flushed out of the body through urine. This decreases blood sugar levels and protects the heart and kidneys even more.

Pregnancy Interaction

• Forxiga is not advised during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters.
• It could have an effect on how the baby's kidneys grow.
• Most of the time, insulin is the best way to keep blood sugar levels stable during pregnancy.
• If you are pregnant or plan to becoming pregnant, tell your doctor.

 How to Use

• Take the tablet once a day, ideally in the morning.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Take the tablet with water and swallow it whole.
• Don't stop taking the medicine without first talking to your doctor.
• Stay hydrated while you're getting treatment.

Side Effects

• More frequent urination
• Fungal infections of the genitals
• Infections of the urinary tract
• Thirst
• Feeling dizzy
• Less Common / More Serious Side Effects:
• Low blood sugar (when used with insulin or sulfonylureas)
• Low blood pressure or dehydration
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (uncommon)
• Changes in how the kidneys work
• Very rare but serious infections of the genitals
• If you have severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, or trouble breathing, you should see a doctor very once.

Medicine Interaction

• Forxiga could interact with:
• Insulin and sulfonylureas raise the risk of hypoglycemia.
• Diuretics (water tablets) raise the risk of dehydration.
• Blood pressure drugs can make blood pressure too low.
• Lithium: lower amounts of lithium
• Alcohol raises the risk of ketoacidosis and dehydration.
• Always tell your doctor about any vitamins, minerals, or drugs you are taking.

Expert Advice

• Check your blood sugar and kidney function on a regular basis.
• Drink enough fluids to stay hydrated.
• To lower the chance of infection, keep your genitals clean.
• Tell your doctor if you have renal disease or urinary tract infections that keep coming back.
• If you start to have signs of ketoacidosis, stop taking the drug and go to the doctor.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. Is it possible to lose weight with Forxiga?
It may help you lose weight, but it is not the only reason to take it.

Q2. Is it safe to use Forxiga for a long time?
Yes, but only with regular medical monitoring.

Q3. Is it possible for Forxiga to make your blood sugar low?
When used alone, it is quite rare; when paired with insulin or sulfonylureas, the risk goes up.

Q4. Is it safe to take Forxiga when pregnant?
No, you shouldn't do that while you're pregnant.

Q5: Should you stop taking Forxiga before surgery?
Yes, you may need to stop it for a short time to lower the risk of ketoacidosis. Talk to your doctor.