Forxiga 10mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent heart disease.

Forxiga 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fungal infection of vagina, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), and urinary tract infections. It may cause the body to lose too much water. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent development of fungal infections in the genital area.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

USES OF FORXIGA TABLET

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

BENEFITS OF FORXIGA TABLET

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Forxiga 10mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FORXIGA TABLET

• Polyuria
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dyslipidemia
• Genital fungal infection
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Urinary tract infection

HOW TO USE FORXIGA TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Forxiga 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW FORXIGA TABLET WORKS

Forxiga 10mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.

Pregnancy Interaction

Forxiga 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

Forxiga is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Forxiga. Forxiga also helps reduce weight and blood pressure. Forxiga may cause you to urinate more often, so make sure you stay hydrated. Can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males. Can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.

Interactions / Warnings

Talk to your doctor before taking alcohol together with dapagliflozin. Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

Medicine Interaction

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