Dapagliflozin
Also known as: Forxiga · Edistride · Dapagliflozin Viatris · FARXIGA
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 1488564 dapagliflozin
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/002322, EMEA/H/C/004161, EMEA/H/C/006006
Official indications
Quoted unchanged from official product information, in English. Listed alphabetically by product, not ranked.
FDA (USA) DAPAGLIFLOZIN
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dapagliflozin tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and either established cardiovascular (CV) disease or multiple CV risk factors. As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use Dapagliflozin tablets are not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Dapagliflozin tablets are not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 . Dapagliflozin tablets are likely to be ineffective in this setting based upon its mechanism of action. Pediatric use information is approved for AstraZeneca AB’s Farxiga ® (dapagliflozin) Tablets. However, due to AstraZeneca AB’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Dapagliflozin tablets is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and either established cardiovascular (CV) disease or multiple CV risk factors. ( 1 ) As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of use: Not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 . Dapagliflozin tablets are likely to be ineffective in this setting based upon its mechanism of action. ( 1 )
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Document date: 20260908 · Official document →
EMA (EU) Edistride
Type 2 diabetes mellitus Edistride is indicated in adults and children aged 10 years and above for the treatment of insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance. in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. For study results with respect to combination of therapies, effects on glycaemic control, cardiovascular and renal events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1. Heart failure Edistride is indicated in adults for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure. Chronic kidney disease Edistride is indicated in adults for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Edistride — EPAR, 11/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 11/06/2026 · Official document →
EMA (EU) Forxiga
Type 2 diabetes mellitus Forxiga is indicated in adults and children aged 10 years and above for the treatment of insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance. in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. For study results with respect to combination of therapies, effects on glycaemic control, cardiovascular and renal events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1. Heart failure Forxiga is indicated in adults for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure. Chronic kidney disease Forxiga is indicated in adults for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Forxiga — EPAR, 11/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 11/06/2026 · Official document →
Related terms in the cited sources
Has an official indication for
- Type 2 diabetes Condition
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Questions
What is Dapagliflozin approved for in the European Union?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus Edistride is indicated in adults and children aged 10 years and above for the treatment of insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance. in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. For study results with respect to combination of therapies, effects on glycaemic control, cardiovascular and renal events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1. Heart failure Edistride is indicated in adults for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure. Chronic kidney disease Edistride is indicated in adults for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Edistride — EPAR, 11/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- This product uses publicly available data from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; NLM is not responsible for the product and does not endorse or recommend this or any other product.
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Edistride — EPAR, 11/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Forxiga — EPAR, 11/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Anpheros Search catalog 2026.10.5, published 17 October 2026. About the data →
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