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Dapagliflozin

Dapagliflozin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Dapagliflozin; Generic name: DAPAGLIFLOZIN; Drug class: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor [EPC].

Brand nameDapagliflozin
Generic nameDAPAGLIFLOZIN
Drug classSodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor [EPC]
ManufacturerLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Used for1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dapagliflozin is indicated: To reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and either established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use Dapagliflozin is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Dapagliflozin is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 . Dapagliflozin is likely to be ineff
Dosage2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Assess renal function prior to initiation and then as clinically indicated. Assess volume status and correct volume depletion before initiating. ( 2.1 ) To improve glycemic control, the recommended starting dosage is 5 mg orally once daily. Dosage can be increased to 10 mg orally once daily for additional glycemic control. (2.2) For all other indications, the recommended dosage is 10 mg orally once daily. (2.3) See full prescribing information for dosage recommendatio
Active ingredient(s)DAPAGLIFLOZIN
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=08baca21-e39e-4e61-961f-d89432fe8007

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