Forxiga (generic name: dapagliflozin; brand names imclude: Farxiga, Oxra) is used in the treatment of diabetes.

It is a recently developed medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Forxiga lowers the level of the blood sugar by removing the excess sugar from the body in the urine.

Forxiga can be used alone or in combination with other anti-diabetic medications such as metformin.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.

Forxiga tablets should be swallowed with a full glass of water.

The usual dosage is one 10 mg tablet daily.

Precautions

Do not take Forxiga if you have any kidney issues.

Talk to your doctor before starting Forxiga if you have any allergies, if you are taking a water pill (diuretic), if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you frequently get genital or urinary tract infections.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: dapagliflozin