Farxiga
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a brand-name medication belonging to the SGLT2 inhibitor drug class. It is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. The medication helps lower blood sugar levels and provides cardiovascular and renal benefits.
Farxiga is an SGLT2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease that works by causing the kidneys to excrete excess glucose through urine.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1486972
- Generic
- Farxiga
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Farxiga is FDA-approved for improving blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, reducing the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with heart failure, and slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease.
As an SGLT2 inhibitor, Farxiga blocks the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidneys, preventing glucose reabsorption and causing excess glucose to be excreted through urine, which also has mild diuretic and blood pressure-lowering effects.
Common side effects include urinary tract infections and genital yeast infections due to increased glucose in the urinary tract. Patients should stay well-hydrated, monitor for signs of infection, and be aware of rare risks like diabetic ketoacidosis. Not suitable for patients with severe kidney impairment or type 1 diabetes.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy