Farxiga and Glumetza

• Generic Name: dapagliflozin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Farxiga

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Dapagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.

Farxiga is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Farxiga is also used to reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Farxiga is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Farxiga is not for use in people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine).

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet, Glumetza. Riomet

Glumetza is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glumetza is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but this medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Glumetza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.