Farxiga
Farxiga is dapagliflozin in film-coated tablets for diabetes mellitus and chronic heart failure. Multiple strengths and pack sizes are sold. Each option lists its price per tablet.
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 |
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · 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 film-coated tablet containing dapagliflozin, available in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. It is used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure. AstraZeneca is the originator company, and the medicine is also known as Forxiga.
Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor. It blocks the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, so more glucose leaves the body in the urine. Onset is around 1 to 2 hours and the effect lasts about 24 hours. Diabetic ketoacidosis and necrotising fasciitis are serious side effects needing immediate medical attention. It is not for people with hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin or on dialysis.
Ordering Farxiga for delivery to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the 5 mg or 10 mg pack, then browse the diabetes management category for related options.
FAQ
What is Farxiga for?
Farxiga contains dapagliflozin and is taken for type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure. Dapagliflozin inhibits the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, which leads to increased excretion of glucose in the urine.
What does Farxiga cost?
Farxiga comes in 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
How soon does Farxiga start working?
Dapagliflozin usually kicks in within 1 to 2 hours, and the effect tends to last around 24 hours. Everyone is a little different.
Does Farxiga have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with dapagliflozin are polyuria, thirst and genital tract infection. Some people also get hypoglycaemia and back pain. Rarer but serious: diabetic ketoacidosis and necrotising fasciitis. These need urgent medical help.
What do I get when I order Farxiga?
You get a generic or branded generic with dapagliflozin, in the strength you pick. We list it as Farxiga; the exact brand and maker depend on stock. It is an SGLT2 inhibitor, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
What shouldn't I combine with Farxiga?
Dapagliflozin can interact with diuretics. Before you start Farxiga, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Is there another brand of dapagliflozin?
You may also see dapagliflozin sold as Forxiga.
Can I get Farxiga without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Farxiga. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Farxiga for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →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.