About Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's
Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic' primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's contains 'Dapagliflozin' a protein found in kidney known as sodium-glucose cotransporters-2 (SGLT-2 inhibitor) that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose in the body, resulting in an increase in glucose excretion through urine. The removal of excessive glucose helps to lower down the blood sugar level.
Uses of Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Medicinal Benefits
Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's belongs to the anti-diabetic drug category, indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's consists of “Dapagliflozin” a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor responsible for inhibiting SGLT-2 enzymes in the kidney. Thus, it prevents the reabsorption of glucose from the blood filtered through your kidney, thereby increasing the glucose excretion from your body when you urinate.
Directions for Use
Take Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's with or without food as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.
Side Effects of Forxiga 10 mg Tablet 14's
Urinary tract infection
Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
Frequent urination
Skin rash
Dizziness