Farxiga is a brand-name prescription medication made by AstraZeneca. Its active ingredient, dapagliflozin propanediol monohydrate, belongs to a class of drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors.
TL;DR
- Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor prescribed for type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.
- PandaMeds.com offers brand Farxiga 5mg and 10mg starting at $124.99 for 30 tablets, shipped from licensed Canadian pharmacies.
- The same 30-day supply costs $550 to $620 at most US pharmacies without insurance.
- Use code PANDA10 at checkout for 10% off.
What Farxiga treats
Farxiga is FDA-approved for three conditions:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus: As an add-on to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults and children aged 10 and older.
- Heart failure: To reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization in adults with heart failure. This applies whether or not the patient has diabetes.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): To reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with CKD at risk of progression. Diabetes is not required for this use either.
How Farxiga works
Farxiga blocks a protein in the kidneys called SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2). Normally, SGLT2 reabsorbs glucose from filtered blood back into the body. When Farxiga blocks it, excess glucose passes out through urine instead. Patients taking the 10mg dose typically excrete about 70 grams of glucose per day this way, which accounts for the blood sugar reduction and modest weight loss seen in clinical trials.
Blocking SGLT2 also reduces sodium reabsorption. This lowers fluid volume and eases pressure on the heart and kidneys, which is why Farxiga works for heart failure and CKD patients who do not have diabetes.
Farxiga dosage
Farxiga is taken as one tablet by mouth, once daily, with or without food.
- Farxiga 5mg: The starting dose for type 2 diabetes. Your doctor may keep you here if your blood sugar responds well.
- Farxiga 10mg: The standard dose for heart failure and chronic kidney disease. For diabetes patients, your doctor may increase from 5mg to 10mg if more blood sugar control is needed.
Do not adjust your dose without talking to your prescribing healthcare provider. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless your next dose is close. Do not double up.
PandaMeds pricing vs. US pharmacies
| Source | Farxiga 5mg (30 tabs) | Farxiga 10mg (30 tabs) |
| PandaMeds (Canada) | $124.99 | $124.99 |
| US retail (no insurance) | $500 to $600 | $500 to $600 |
| With PANDA10 (10% off) | ~$112.49 | ~$112.49 |
That is over $430 in savings per month compared to the average US cash price. Over a full year, ordering through PandaMeds saves roughly $5,200.
Important safety information
Farxiga is not for everyone. Before starting, tell your healthcare provider about your full medical history, particularly kidney or liver problems, a history of urinary tract infections or genital yeast infections, or if you are on a low-sodium diet. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Common side effects include
- Genital yeast infections (particularly in women)
- Urinary tract infections
- Nasopharyngitis
- back pain
Serious side effects
These are less common but require immediate medical attention:
- Ketoacidosis (a buildup of acids in the blood that can occur even when blood sugar is not very high)
- Severe kidney infections (pyelonephritis)
- Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum (a rare but life-threatening soft tissue infection)
- Severe allergic reactions.
Get urgent care if you experience difficulty breathing, nausea with vomiting, abdominal pain, confusion, unusual fatigue, or pain in the genital area with fever or spreading redness.
Tell your healthcare provider about all medications you take, including insulin, other diabetes drugs, diuretics, and blood pressure medications. Combining Farxiga with insulin or sulfonylureas may raise the risk of low blood sugar, and your doctor may need to adjust those medications.
This is not a complete list of side effects or interactions. Review the full prescribing information with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
How to order Farxiga from PandaMeds
- Visit pandameds.com and find your medication
- Choose your quantity and add to cart.
- Enter code PANDA10 at checkout for 10% off.
- Upload or fax your valid prescription.
- Your order ships from a licensed Canadian pharmacy and arrives in 7 to 14 business days.
A valid prescription is required. PandaMeds is a prescription referral service that connects US customers with licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Contact support at 1-888-862-1210 with any questions.
