Uses:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in adults
Therapeutic Effects:
- Reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose
- Removes excess sugar from the body via urine
- Lowers blood sugar levels
Important Information:
- Always take in combination with diet and exercise
- Consult a doctor before taking if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional supplements, and herbal products
- Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C)
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
Dosage and Administration:
- Take as advised by your physician
- Do not chew or break the medicine
- The correct dosage and duration will be decided by your physician based on age, body weight, and disease condition
Safety Advices:
- Pregnancy: do not take if pregnant
- Breastfeeding: not recommended
- Lungs: consult a doctor if you have lung diseases
- Liver: safe to use in patients with liver problems, consult a doctor if you have liver diseases
- Alcohol: unsafe to consume alcohol with Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's
- Driving: not known to cause drowsiness or impair driving ability
Side Effects:
- Serious: diabetic ketoacidosis, urinary tract infection, angioedema, necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum
- Common: genital infection (thrush), back pain, dizziness, rash, urgency in urination, excessive thirst
Word of Advice:
- Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's can increase urination, so drink plenty of water often to stay well hydrated
- Practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of infections
- Limit the intake of sugary foods, processed snacks, and high-fat meals
FAQs:
Can Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's cause weight loss? Yes, Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's can cause weight loss in some individuals.
How does Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's work? Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose.
Is Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's used for type 1 diabetes? Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's is not approved for use in type 1 diabetes.
Can you take Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's twice a day? Your doctor will decide the medicine's dose, strength, and frequency based on your blood sugar levels and other factors.
How does Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's help control blood sugar levels? Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's works by inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, increasing glucose excretion in the urine, and lowering blood sugar levels.
Can Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's be used in people with kidney problems? Forxiga 10mg Tablet 14's should be used with caution in individuals with kidney problems. The dose adjustments can be made based on kidney function. It is important to inform your physician about any existing kidney issues or changes in kidney function before taking this drug.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Dapagliflozin
- Therapeutic class: Antidiabetic agent
- Pharmacological class: Sodium-glucose cotransport-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
- Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Heart Failure