Dapagliflozin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a combination of dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride (HCl) extended-release, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dapagliflozin, when used as a component of dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, is indicated in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to reduce the risk of: • Sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with chronic kidney disease at risk of progression. • Cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, and urgent heart failure visit in patients with heart failure. • Hospitalization for heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and either established cardiovascular disease (CVD) or multiple cardiovascular (CV) risk factors.   Limitations of Use • Dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 )]. • Because of the metformin HCl component, th…