Dapagliflozin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor sold in Pakistan under brands such as Forxiga and many local brands, alone and in combination with metformin or sitagliptin.
How Dapagliflozin works
Dapagliflozin makes the kidneys remove extra sugar through the urine, lowering blood sugar. It also eases the workload on the heart and protects the kidneys, which is why it is used even in people without diabetes.
What is Dapagliflozin used for?
- Type 2 diabetes, with diet and exercise, often alongside metformin
- Heart failure
- Chronic kidney disease
Side effects of Dapagliflozin
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Genital thrush
- Urinary tract infections
- Passing more urine
- Back pain
- Dehydration or dizziness
Get urgent help for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fast breathing or unusual tiredness, which can be signs of ketoacidosis even when sugar is not very high. Also seek help for pain or swelling around the genitals with fever.
Precautions and warnings
- Drink enough fluids, especially in hot weather.
- Your doctor may advise stopping it for a few days if you are acutely ill, not eating, or before surgery.
- Keep the genital area clean and dry.
- It is not used for type 1 diabetes.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Dapagliflozin
Is dapagliflozin the same as empagliflozin?
They belong to the same group and work in the same way. Both are used for diabetes, heart failure and kidney disease.
Dapagliflozin brands and prices in Pakistan
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