Dapagliflozin propanediol

Indications

Dapagliflozin propanediol is used for: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Adult Dose

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control with type 2 diabetes mellitus Initial: 5 mg PO qDay; take in am with or without food May increase to 10 mg qDay in patients tolerating 5 mg/day who have an eGFR ?60 mL/min/1.73 m² and require additional glycemic control Indicated as monotherapy, as initial therapy with metformin, or as an add-on to other oral glucose-lowering agents, including metformin, glimepiride, sitagliptin, and insulin Hepatic impairment Mild or moderate: No dosage adjustment required Severe: Not studied

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Renal impairment eGFR ?60 mL/min/1.73 m²: No dosage adjustment required eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m²: Do not initiate Not recommended with eGFR that declines persistently between 30 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m² eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Contraindicated

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin propanediol or to any of the excipients. Moderate to severe renal impairment; end-stage renal disease; active bladder cancer. Pregnancy (2nd & 3rd trimester) & lactation.

Precautions

CV disease; history of hypotension. Monitor vol status & electrolytes. UTI. Childn. Elderly. Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in human breast milk; breast feeding women should discontinue dapagliflozin or nursing taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Based on animal data showing adverse renal effects drug is not recommended during second and third trimesters of pregnancy Limited data in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage; there are risks to mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy In animal studies, adverse renal pelvic and tubule dilatations, that were not fully reversible, were observed in rats when administered during a period of renal development corresponding to late second and third trimesters of human pregnancy, at all doses tested Clinical considerations Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, still birth and delivery complications; poorly controlled diabetes increases fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia related morbidity Lactation There is no information regarding presence of dapagliflozin in human milk, effects on breastfed infant, or on milk production; drug is present in milk of lactating rats; however, due to species-specific differences in lactation physiology, clinical relevance of these data are not clear Since human kidney maturation occurs in utero and during first 2 years of life when lactational exposure may occur, there may be risk to developing human kidney; because of potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants, advise women that therapy is not recommended while breastfeeding

Interactions

Hypoglycemia may occur w/ concomitant use w/ insulin & insulin secretagogues eg sulfonylureas. Decrease in Cmax & AUC w/ rifampin. Increase in Cmax & AUC w/ mefenamic acid. Increased thiazide & loop diuretic effects; may increase risk of dehydration & hypotension. Pioglitazone.

Side Effects

Side effects of Dapagliflozin propanediol : >10% Renal impairment 1-10% Female genital mycotic infections (6.9-8.4%), Urinary tract infection (4.3-5.7%), Increased urination (2.9-3.8%), Male genital mycotic infections (2.7-2.8%), Dyslipidemia (2.1-2.5%), Constipation (1.9-2.2%), Discomfort with urination (2.6-2.1%), Extremity pain (1.7-2%), Volume depletion <1% Hypersensitivity (0.3%)

Mode of Action

Dapagliflozin is a highly potent, selective, and reversible inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) that improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by reducing renal glucose reabsorption leading to urinary excretion of excess glucose (glucuresis).