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Compare Steglatro vs. Farxiga

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Key takeaways

Ertugliflozin (Steglatro) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga) are both SGLT2 medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. They help lower blood sugar levels by preventing sugar from being reabsorbed into the body through the kidneys. However, they have some differences. Ertugliflozin is only available as a brand-name medication, while dapagliflozin is available as both a brand and a lower-cost generic. Dapagliflozin is also approved for additional uses, such as reducing the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in those with type 2 diabetes, while ertugliflozin is not. Both medications are taken once daily, but dapagliflozin can be used by people as young as 10 years old, whereas ertugliflozin is for adults only. Common side effects for both include yeast infections, increased urination, and urinary tract infections. Both medications can interact with other diabetes treatments, increasing the risk of low blood sugar.

  • Steglatro (ertugliflozin)
    Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
  • Steglatro (ertugliflozin)
    Farxiga (dapagliflozin)

  • Summary of Steglatro vs. Farxiga

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is an oral medication that helps lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the drug class called sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is a tablet you take once a day. But it works best when you also follow a balanced diet and regular exercise plan. Common side effects include yeast infections and urinary tract infections. Currently, Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is a brand-name medication only; there's no generic version yet.

    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 Steglatro 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 Steglatro vs. Farxiga

    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Only need to take once a day
    •Can take with or without meals
    Cons
    •Might raise the risk of yeast infections
    •Not recommended for people with Type 1 diabetes or those with severe kidney problems
    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 Steglatro vs. Farxiga

    Common Side Effects for
    •Yeast infections in females (9-12%)
    •Yeast infections in males (4%)
    •Urinary tract infections (4%)
    •Headache (3-4%)
    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 Steglatro vs. Farxiga

    Common Side Effects for
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to risk of low blood pressure or sudden kidney problems)
    •Serious genital infections and urinary tract infections
    •Leg and foot amputations
    •Low blood sugar when taken with certain 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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