Farxiga

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 21, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Dapagliflozin

Common Brands:

Farxiga

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Lowers the risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death in people with diabetes, established cardiovascular disease, or multiple cardiovascular risk factors 
  • Lowers the risk of cardiovascular death in certain people with heart failure or chronic kidney disease

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Farxiga Drug Class

Farxiga (far zee guh) belongs to a group of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.

Farxiga Age Range

Farxiga is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of Farxiga in pediatric patients (under 18) have not been established.