Farxiga
Farxiga is dapagliflozin 5mg and 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes and chronic heart failure. An SGLT2 inhibitor.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$25.50 | US$0.85 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$35.40 | US$0.59 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$45.90 | US$0.51 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$45.60 | US$0.38 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$48.60 | US$0.27 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$30.60 | US$1.02 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$46.20 | US$0.77 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$58.50 | US$0.65 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$70.80 | US$0.59 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$77.40 | US$0.43 |
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Dapagliflozin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Farxiga on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus · Heart Failure
- Alternative names
- Forxiga
- Therapeutic class
- SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin; dialysis patients
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for urinary tract infections; prevent dehydration
- Minor side effects
- polyuria; thirst; genital tract infection
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; back pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not advised.
Serious side effects
diabetic ketoacidosis, requires immediate medical attention; necrotising fasciitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Farxiga is dapagliflozin 5mg and 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes and chronic heart failure. An SGLT2 inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
This medicine inhibits the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, which leads to increased excretion of glucose in the urine.
Farxiga is a recognised brand of dapagliflozin, used for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Heart Failure. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Forxiga, supplied as tablets in 5mg and 10mg strengths. AstraZeneca produces this medication for patients in Australia seeking consistent health maintenance.
Buying Farxiga online
Generic dapagliflozin, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, offering a practical access point for people in Australia, including those far from well-stocked suppliers.
What you will receive
Farxiga is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Dapagliflozin) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.