About dapagliflo zin
SGLT2 inhibitor antidiabetic
Used for
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart failure
- Chronic kidney disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 10 mg once daily for diabetes, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease.
Usual dose in children
Not recommended for children under 18 years.
Common side effects
- Genital yeast infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Increased urination
- Dehydration or low blood pressure
Important warnings
- Rarely causes diabetic ketoacidosis, sometimes with near-normal blood sugar.
- Risk of dehydration and low blood pressure, especially with diuretics.
- Not for type 1 diabetes.
- Kidney function and suitability should be assessed by a clinician.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy, particularly later pregnancy; it may harm fetal kidney development.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended while breastfeeding because effects on infants are unknown and kidney development may be affected.
Interactions
- Diuretics may increase dehydration and low blood pressure.
- Insulin or sulfonylureas may increase low blood sugar risk.
- Lithium levels may be reduced.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.