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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]
ManufacturerNovadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC
Used for1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dapagliflozin tablet 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 tablet is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Dapagliflozin tablet 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 t
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 recommendat
Active ingredient(s)DAPAGLIFLOZIN
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=107b4d25-4764-42b7-80e3-9aaff20865ed

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