What is the brand name for Dapagliflozin?
The brand name for Dapagliflozin is Farxiga.
PTCE Top 200 · #92
Dapagliflozin
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin is the generic name for the brand-name drug Farxiga. It is a sglt2 inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes, HF, CKD. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Dapagliflozin ranks #92 and is one of the most frequently tested endocrine/diabetes medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Farxiga |
| Drug class | SGLT2 inhibitor |
| Class group | Endocrine/Diabetes |
| Common use | type 2 diabetes, HF, CKD |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Dapagliflozin used for?
SGLT2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes; also used to reduce risk of hospitalization for heart failure and to slow kidney disease progression in appropriate patients (per label).
What drug class is Dapagliflozin?
Dapagliflozin is a SGLT2 inhibitor in the Endocrine/Diabetes group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Dapagliflozin
- arrow_rightGenital yeast infections
- arrow_rightUrinary tract infection
- arrow_rightIncreased urination
- arrow_rightThirst
- arrow_rightLow blood pressure/volume depletion
- arrow_rightNausea
Major interactions
- arrow_rightInsulin or sulfonylureas ↑ hypoglycemia risk—may need dose reduction
- arrow_rightDiuretics ↑ dehydration/low BP risk
- arrow_rightMay increase risk of ketoacidosis—hold during prolonged fasting/surgery/acute illness as directed
Is Dapagliflozin a controlled substance?
No. Dapagliflozin is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Dapagliflozin (PTCE mnemonic)
FAR-xiga makes glucose go FAR (out in urine) — dapa-GLIFLOZIN is SGLT2. UTIs/yeast, dehydration, euglycemic DKA, Fournier's gangrene.
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PTCE exam tip
Dapagliflozin (-gliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes and heart failure — watch for genital and urinary infections.
Dapagliflozin FAQ
What is Dapagliflozin used for?
Dapagliflozin is used to treat type 2 diabetes, HF, CKD. SGLT2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes; also used to reduce risk of hospitalization for heart failure and to slow kidney disease progression in appropriate patients (per label).
What drug class is Dapagliflozin?
Dapagliflozin is a SGLT2 inhibitor (Endocrine/Diabetes group).
Is Dapagliflozin a controlled substance?
No. Dapagliflozin is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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