Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate)
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate
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Prescription Required.Product of Canada.Shipped from Canada.

What is Farxiga?

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral brand-name diabetes medication and used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Dapagliflozin belongs to a group of drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.

Farxiga is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart failure or heart attacks in adults with type 2 diabetes. Patients taking Farxiga can reduce their chances of visiting the hospital for heart failure if the already have heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

It is often used in combination with diet an exercise to further improve blood sugar levels.

How does Farxiga work?

Farxiga works by assisting the kidneys to reabsorb sugar, prevents glucose from being reabsorbed in the bloodstream and helps get rid of blood sugar through urine.

This medication also slows or stops the production of a protein called SGLT2 found in the kidneys