FORXIGA DAPAGLIFLOZIN 10MG is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is also used to treat adults with heart failure and chronic kidney disease. It contains the active substance dapagliflozin. It belongs to a group of medicines called “sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors”. They work by blocking the SGLT2 protein in your kidney. By blocking this protein, blood sugar (glucose), salt (sodium) and water are removed from your body via the urine.Common side effects include hypoglycaemia, urinary tract infections, genital infections, and volume depletion. It is important to take this medication as exactly prescribed by yor doctor.