Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Farxiga and Deadly Flesh-Eating Gangrene

Farxiga, generic name Dapagliflozin, is one of the prescribed medicines to treat Type 2 Diabetes among patients. Belonging to the class of SGLT2 inhibitors, the drug used to control the blood sugar levels in the patients and help them in living a healthy life. Accompanied by exercise and healthy living habits, this drug was supposed to manage the side effects associated with Type 2 diabetes. However, multiple patients have suffered from Farxiga...

Friday, July 19, 2019

Invokana and The Controversy Surrounding It

Invokana, generic name Canagliflozin, is one of the earliest medicines launched to manage Type 2 Diabetes. The SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter 2) inhibitor was promoted as a groundbreaking medicine that could control the blood sugar levels, providing lasting relief to the patients. However, in the decade following its launch, several patients have reported severe Invokana side effects. How was the medicine supposed to work? Janssen...