Also Known as Forxiga,Forziga
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Strength | Pack Size | Qty | |
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Strength
5mg
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Strength
10mg
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Farxiga is an oral prescription medication used to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It cannot be used in people with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Farxiga can also be used by people with heart failure to reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalization.
Farxiga works by excreting extra glucose in your urine, which causes a reduction in blood sugar.
This medication should be used in combination with a healthy lifestyle that includes diet and exercise.
Fact Table |
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Formula |
C21H25ClO6 |
License |
US FDA, EU EMA |
Bioavailability |
78% |
Legal status |
Rx-Only |
Chemical Name |
Dapagliflozin |
Elimination half-life |
~12.9 hours |
Dosage (Strength) |
5mg, 10mg |
Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
Brands |
Forxiga, Farxiga, Edistride |
Protein binding |
~91% |
PubChem CID |
9887712 |
MedlinePlus |
a614015 |
ChEBI |
85078 |
ATC code |
A10BK01 |
DrugBank |
DB06292 |
KEGG |
D08897 |
Routes of administration |
By mouth (tablets) |
Take Farxiga exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The normal dose is 5-10 mg by mouth once daily.
It can be taken with or without food at the same time each day.
The active ingredient and name of Farxiga generic is Dapagliflozin.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all of the medications that you are taking. Common drug-drug interactions with Farxiga may include:
Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney or heart problems before starting this medication.
Use proper genital hygiene while taking Farxiga to reduce the risk of yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
Farxiga cannot be used in people experiencing Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and should be discontinued.
Farxiga can rarely cause a condition called euglycemic DKA in some people with uncontrolled blood sugar or those undergoing surgery. Your doctor may hold the medication during surgical procedures.
Possible Farxiga side effects may include: