Therapeutic Classification: antidiabetics
Pharmacologic Classification: sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
BEERS REMS
Absorption: Well absorbed (65%) following oral administration.
Distribution: Extensive tissue distribution.
Protein Binding: 99%
Half-Life: 10.6 hr
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypotension
Endo: hypoglycemia (↑ with other medications)
F and E: hypermagnesemia, hyperphosphatemia, KETOACIDOSIS, thirst
GI: abdominal pain, constipation, nausea
GU: female mycotic infections, ↓renal function, ↑urination, acute kidney injury, glucosuria, male mycotic infections, NECROTIZING FASCIITIS OF PERINEUM (FOURNIER'S GANGRENE), urinary tract infection (including pyelonephritis), UROSEPSIS, vulvovaginal pruritus
MS: bone fractures, lower limb amputation
Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS OR ANGIOEDEMA)
Drug-drug:
Renal Impairment
Lab Test Considerations: