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Compare Brenzavvy vs. Farxiga

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  • Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin)
    Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
  • Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin)
    Farxiga (dapagliflozin)

  • Summary of Brenzavvy vs. Farxiga

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) is a newly-approved medication that's used along with a healthy diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. This medication is a tablet that's taken by mouth every day in the morning. The most common side effects of Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) are more frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urinating more than usual since it works to remove blood sugar from your body through the urine.

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Farxiga, the brand name for dapagliflozin, is used together with a nutritious diet and exercise plan to lower blood sugar levels in people 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes. It can also help lower the risk of serious complications, hospitalization, and death in certain adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Farxiga (dapagliflozin) belongs to the drug class called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It's taken by mouth once a day. Some side effects include yeast infections, urinating more often, and weight loss.

  • Indications of Brenzavvy vs. Farxiga

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes
    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes (in addition to diet and exercise) in people age 10 and over
    •Lowering the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    •Lowering the risk of hospitalization and death due to heart problems in people with heart failure
    •Lowering the risk of worsening kidney problems, hospitalization for heart failure, and death due to heart problems in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD)

  • Pros and Cons of Brenzavvy vs. Farxiga

    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken only once a day
    •Can use alone or together with other diabetes medications
    •Not likely to cause weight gain
    Cons
    •Might cause more urination or urinary infections
    •Not recommended in second and third trimesters of pregnancy
    •Not a good option for people with severe kidney problems or on dialysis
    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken only once daily
    •Low risk of causing low blood sugar when taken by itself
    •Can take with other diabetes medications
    Cons
    •Raises risk of yeast infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    •Not available as a liquid
    •Not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

  • Common Side Effects of Brenzavvy vs. Farxiga

    Common Side Effects for
    •More urination (7%)
    •Urinary tract infection (6%)
    •Vaginal yeast infection in women (6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Vaginal yeast infection in females (7-8%)
    •Nose and throat infection (6-7%)
    •Urinary tract infection (UTI, 4-6%)

  • Warnings of Brenzavvy vs. Farxiga

    Common Side Effects for
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Lower limb amputation
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to low blood pressure or dehydration)
    •Genital and urinary tract infections
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used with certain other diabetes medications
    Common Side Effects for
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to low blood pressure or dehydration)
    •Genital and urinary tract infections
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used with other diabetes medications

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