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Forxiga, which contains Dapagliflozin, is used with dietary changes in people with diabetes. Forxiga works on the kidneys to increase the amount of sugar eliminated in the urine.1. What is Forxiga used for diabetes?
Forxiga is prepared in tablet form as Forxiga 5 mg and 10 mg. The basic ingredient of Forxiga is Dapagliflozin, which belongs to a class of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors). Accordingly, the diabetes drug Forxiga works by removing excess sugar from the body through urine. This lowers blood sugar. In addition, the diabetes drug Forxiga also provides benefits for the heart and kidneys.
In clinical practice, the diabetes drug Forxiga is used together with diet and exercise to:
Improve blood sugar levels in adults with already diagnosed type 2 diabetes, which can be Use: Monotherapy, if Metformin cannot be used; With Metformin, With Sulfonylurea, With Metformin and Sulfonylurea, With Sitagliptin (with or without metformin), With Insulin (with or without metformin). Reducing the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults: Having a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes; There is a risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future.
2. Notes before taking Forxiga
Do not use Forxiga if:
Are allergic to Dapagliflozin or to any other ingredient in Forxiga; On hemodialysis. To help avoid side effects and make sure Forxiga is used correctly, talk to your doctor about any health conditions or problems you may have, including:
Have type 1 diabetes ( the body does not produce any insulin). The diabetes drug Forxiga should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes; Increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), if dehydration or profuse vomiting, diarrhea, sweating; are on a very low-carbohydrate diet; have fasted for a while; eat less or have a change in diet; drink a lot of alcohol; have had or are having problems with your pancreas, including pancreatitis or pancreatic surgery; hospitalization for major surgery, severe infection, or serious illness; Sudden decrease in insulin dose; Over 65 years old; Have or are having any kidney problems; Have been treated with immunosuppressive therapy for kidney disease; On dialysis; Have or have had any liver disease; Have low blood pressure ; Have ever had heart disease or heart failure; Are taking medications to lower blood pressure, including diuretics, which can increase the risk of dehydration; Have a history of yeast infections in the vagina or penis; Ever had a urinary tract infection.
3. How to use Forxiga?
Forxiga should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Usually, Forxiga is taken only once a day and can be at any time of the day, with or without food.
When taking, it is necessary to swallow the tablet whole, do not cut or split the tablet.
For blood sugar control, the usual starting dose for adults is one Forxiga 5 mg tablet daily. The doctor may then consider increasing the dose to one 10 mg tablet per day, if needed.
To reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure, the usual adult dose of Forxiga is one 10 mg tablet daily. In the group of patients with concurrent heart failure and chronic kidney disease, the usual adult dose is also one 10 mg tablet daily.
4. What are the possible side effects when using Forxiga?
The side effects that Forxiga can cause include:
Sore throat ; Flu (fever, fatigue, body aches); stuffy or runny nose; Constipation; Diarrhea; Nausea; Back pain, muscle pain in the extremities; Headache; Rash; Athritis. If any of these seriously affect a person's quality of life, leading to poor tolerance, talk to your doctor so they can be corrected.
In summary, the diabetes drug Forxiga not only helps control blood sugar for patients with type 2 diabetes, but should be considered as an early addition to daily therapy for patients with heart failure or kidney failure without diabetes. . You need to use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor to promote the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health.
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