About dapagilflo zin
SGLT2 inhibitor diabetes medicine
Used for
- Type 2 diabetes, with diet and exercise
- Heart failure and chronic kidney disease risk reduction in eligible adults
Usual adult dose
Usually 10 mg once daily for approved uses.
Common side effects
- Genital yeast infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Increased urination
- Dehydration or low blood pressure
Important warnings
- Rare diabetic ketoacidosis can occur, sometimes with near-normal blood sugar.
- Kidney function and hydration may need monitoring.
- Risk of low blood sugar increases with insulin or sulfonylureas.
- Seek urgent care for severe genital or perineal pain, redness, or swelling.
Pregnancy
Not recommended, especially during the second and third trimesters; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended because effects on the nursing infant are uncertain.
Interactions
- Insulin and sulfonylureas can increase low-blood-sugar risk.
- Diuretics may increase dehydration and low-blood-pressure risk.
- Lithium levels may decrease; monitoring may be needed.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.