Forxiga 10 mg 28 tablets
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Forxiga 10 mg 28 tablets Composition: Dapagliflozin 10 mg. Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, crospovidone, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Description: Forxiga (dapagliflozin) is a selective, reversible inhibitor of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2). It reduces glucose and sodium reabsorption in renal tubules, increases urinary glucose excretion, and provides an osmotic diuretic effect. Secondary benefits include reduction of intraglomerular pressure, moderate decrease in blood pressure and body weight, and an increase in hematocrit. Properties: Improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes Reduces risk of hospitalization for heart failure Additional effects: moderate weight loss, blood pressure reduction, increased hematocrit Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: As monotherapy when metformin is not tolerated In combination therapy with metformin, sulfonylureas, or thiazolidinediones As initial combination with metformin when appropriate Type 2 diabetes with established cardiovascular disease or ≥2 risk factors to reduce risk of hospitalization for heart failureChronic heart failure in adults Dosage: Take orally, once daily, with or without food. Swallow tablet whole with water. T2DM: 10 mg once daily (monotherapy or combination therapy) Heart failure: 10 mg once daily Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any component Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 ml/min/1.73 m²), end-stage renal disease, dialysis Lactose intolerance Pregnancy and breastfeeding Children and adolescents under 18 years Precautions: Limited experience in patients with severe renal impairment or on dialysis Requires monitoring during long-term treatment Adverse effects: Infections: vulvovaginitis, balanitis, urinary tract infections Metabolism: hypoglycemia (with sulfonylureas or insulin) Nervous system: dizziness Skin: rash Musculoskeletal: back pain Urinary system: dysuria, polyuria Storage conditions: Store below 30 °C in a dry place. Packaging: Carton box, 28 tablets (2 blisters × 14 tablets + leaflet).
