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.
Dapagliflozin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dapagliflozin is also used to lower the risk of needing to be in the hospital for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.
Dapagliflozin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Dapagliflozin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
