Forxiga (Dapagliflozin) - 5mg (28 Tablets)
Forxiga Prices
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 Items | £ 43.89 |
| 3-5 Items | £ 38.39 |
| 6+ Items | £ 32.89 |
- General Info
- How To Use
- Dosage
- Side effects
- Precautions
Brand Name : Forxiga
Generic Name: Dapagliflozin |
Manufacturer : AstraZeneca
About Forxiga: Forxiga (Dapagliflozin) medication is used in the control and monitoring of type 2 diabetes. These tablets help by reducing the glucose levels in the blood and assisting the kidneys to expel more glucose in urine. Each Forxiga tablet contains 5 milligrams of Dapagliflozin which is the active ingredient in the tablets; it belongs to a group of drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors.This type of drugs operates around the transport of sodium-glucose proteins in the blood preventing extra glucose from being reabsorbed into the body. Forxiga (Dapagliflozin) tablets may be prescribed on its own or together with other medication in treating diabetes.
How to use Forxiga
Forxiga (Dapagliflozin) are medicinal tablets administered orally. Adults are recommended to administer the drug once in a day at any time of the day before or after meals. However, patients are advised to follow a doctor’s instructions on how to best administer the drug. The drug, during administering, should not be broken or chewed, it should be taken whole with plenty of water.
Forxiga Dosage
Medical doctors provide the appropriate prescription for the many different symptoms that are treated by Forxiga (Dapagliflozin).Patients are recommended to see a doctor before they start usingForxiga (Dapagliflozin) tablets to prevent potential risk situations brought by self-medication.Patients should not readjust the dosage to increase or reduce the effect of the drug as this might cause unwanted side effects. Overdosing on the drug may be fatal, and patients are advised to contact a doctor as soon as possible in such case. If patients miss a dose, they should take it as soon as they remember to avoid disrupting the dosage.
Forxiga Side Effects
Using Forxiga (Dapagliflozin) 5mg tablets may bring about undesirable side effects. Possible side effects include: back pains, tiredness or sleepiness, pain when urinating, changes in body fat level, the risk to hypotension, urinary tract infections, hypoglycaemia. These side effects are often experienced in low intensity; however, patients are advised to keep in touch with a doctor in case these side effects persist for long.
Forxiga Precautions
Patients with a history of urine tract infections should take caution when administering the drug. They should contact a doctor to advise on how best to undertake the treatment.Pregnant and breast-feeding mothers should also take caution with this drug and should only take it if instructed by a physician. Patients on other medication should also inform the doctor before prescribing to determine whether it is safe. If the patient gets an allergic reaction from the drug, he/she should contact a doctor immediately to instruct on the suitable course of action. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include; hives, rashes on the skin, difficulty in breathing, difficulty swallowing.Patients with hypotension should also visit a doctor to prevent unwanted risk situations that the drug may cause.
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