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Dapagliflozin

 
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    Oral
    Dapagliflozin
    Forxiga 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the proximal tubules, resulting in reduced glucose reabsorption and glycosuria.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
  • Adverse Effects
  • Genitourinary infections (due to glycosuria)
  • Polyuria
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