Brand Name: Forxiga.
Generic Name: Dapagliflozin.
This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist
Common Uses
Forxiga tablets can be used on their own to improve blood sugar control in people whose blood sugar is not controlled by changes to their diet and exercise alone, and who can't take an antidiabetic medicine called metformin.
Forxiga tablets can also be used for people with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not sufficiently controlled by other antidiabetic medicines. It can be added to treatment with metformin, a sulphonylurea such as gliclazide or glibenclamide, or to treatment with insulin.

How to Take
Forxiga should be taken once daily on a regular basis to keep your blood sugar under control.

Warning and Precautions
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.

Missed Dose
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using the medication because you feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Overdose
If you take an overdose of Forxiga, contact your health team immediately for advice.

Storage
Dapagliflozin tablets should always be kept in the original container and stored at room temperature. You must also make sure the medicine is kept out of the sight and reach of children.

Possible Side Effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with dapagliflozin. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

More Information
The information given above is a summary. Your doctor, pharmacies or health care provider can provide more information about dapagliflozin. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Do not store medication with end term of storage.