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Forxiga 10mg Tablet

DAPAGLIFLOZIN

Composition

DAPAGLIFLOZIN

Company

ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LTD.

Category

Diabetes

Packaging

28 TABLET* 1 STRIP

MRP

₹566.25

Offer Price

₹450

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₹116.25 (21%)

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Introduction

Forxiga 10mg Tablet belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic' primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).Forxiga 10mg Tablet contains 'Dapagliflozin' a protein found in kidney known as sodium-glucose cotransporters-2 (SGLT-2 inhibitor) that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose in the body, resulting in an increase in glucose excretion through urine. The removal of excessive glucose helps to lower down the blood sugar level.

Uses

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Heart failure

How to Consume

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.Forxiga 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits

Forxiga 10mg Tablet reduces glucose reabsorption and lowers the renal threshold for glucose. It mainly works by removing excess sugar from your body via your urine and lowering the sugar in your blood.

Side Effects

  • Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
  • Serious:
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Angioedema
  • Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum
  • Common:
  • Genital infection (thrush) of your penis or vagina (signs may include irritation, itching, unusual discharge, or odor)
  • Back pain
  • Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Urgency in urination
  • Excessive thirst

Storage

Store between 20°C to 25°C

Packaging

28 TABLET* 1 STRIP

FAQs

What is FORXIGA 10MG TABLET used for?

;Type 2 diabetes mellitus ;Heart failure

How should I take FORXIGA 10MG TABLET?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.Forxiga 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

What are the side effects of FORXIGA 10MG TABLET?

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Serious: ;Diabetic ketoacidosis ;Urinary tract infection ;Angioedema ;Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum ;Common: ;Genital infection (thrush) of your penis or vagina (signs may include irritation, itching, unusual discharge, or odor) ;Back pain ;Dizziness ;Rash ;Urgency in urination ;Excessive thirst

How should I store FORXIGA 10MG TABLET?

Store between 20°C to 25°C

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