Important Safety Information For Farxiga

Contraindications

  • Prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to FARXIGA...Read More
  • Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2), end-stage renal disease, or patients on dialysis

Warnings and Precautions

  • Hypotension: FARXIGA causes intravascular volume contraction, and symptomatic hypotension can occur. Assess and correct volume status before initiating FARXIGA in patients with impaired renal function, elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics. Monitor for hypotension
  • Ketoacidosis has been reported in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes receiving FARXIGA. Some cases were fatal. Assess patients who present with signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis for ketoacidosis, regardless of blood glucose level. If suspected, discontinue FARXIGA, evaluate and treat promptly. Before initiating FARXIGA, consider risk factors for ketoacidosis. Patients on FARXIGA may require monitoring and temporary discontinuation in situations known to predispose to ketoacidosis
  • Acute Kidney Injury and Impairment in Renal Function: FARXIGA causes intravascular volume contraction and renal impairment, with reports of acute kidney injury requiring hospitalization and dialysis. Consider temporarily discontinuing in settings of reduced oral intake or fluid losses. If acute kidney injury occurs, discontinue and promptly treat.
  • FARXIGA increases serum creatinine and decreases eGFR. Elderly patients and patients with impaired renal function may be more susceptible to these changes. Before initiating FARXIGA, evaluate renal function and monitor periodically. FARXIGA is not recommended in patients with an eGFR persistently between 30 and <60 mL/min/1.73 m2
  • Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis: SGLT2 inhibitors increase the risk for urinary tract infections [UTIs] and serious UTIs have been reported with FARXIGA. Evaluate for signs and symptoms of UTIs and treat promptly
  • Hypoglycemia: FARXIGA can increase the risk of hypoglycemia when coadministered with insulin and insulin secretagogues. Consider lowering the dose of these agents when coadministered with FARXIGA
  • Genital Mycotic Infections: FARXIGA increases the risk of genital mycotic infections, particularly in patients with prior genital mycotic infections. Monitor and treat appropriately
  • Increases in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) occur with FARXIGA. Monitor LDL-C and treat per standard of care
  • Bladder cancer: An imbalance in bladder cancers was observed in clinical trials. There were too few cases to determine whether the emergence of these events is related to FARXIGA, and insufficient data to determine whether FARXIGA has an effect on pre-existing bladder tumors. FARXIGA should not be used in patients with active bladder cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of bladder cancer
  • Macrovascular Outcomes: There have been no clinical studies establishing conclusive evidence of macrovascular risk reduction with FARXIGA

Adverse Reactions

In a pool of 12 placebo-controlled studies, the most common adverse reactions (≥5%) associated with FARXIGA 5 mg, 10 mg, and placebo respectively were female genital mycotic infections (8.4% vs 6.9% vs 1.5%), nasopharyngitis (6.6% vs 6.3% vs 6.2%), and urinary tract infections (5.7% vs 4.3% vs 3.7%).

Use in Specific Populations

  • Pregnancy: Advise females of potential risk to a fetus especially during the second and third trimesters.

  • Lactation: FARXIGA is not recommended when breastfeeding.

INDICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE

FARXIGA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

FARXIGA is not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Please read US Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for FARXIGA.

You may report side effects related to AstraZeneca products by clicking here.

A TREATMENT FOR ADULTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, IN ADDITION TO DIET AND EXERCISE

FARXIGA as Add-On to Insulin ± Oral Antidiabetic(s)

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A1C Reductions

 

REDUCED A1C LEVELS WHEN ADDED TO INSULIN ± ORAL ANTIDIABETIC(S)1

Primary end point: FARXIGA achieved significant reduction in A1C levels when added to insulin ± up to 2 oral antidiabetic agents (OADs) at 24 weeks1,2

Mean reduction in A1C levels with FARXIGA® (dapagliflozin) at 24 weeks Mean reduction in A1C levels with FARXIGA® (dapagliflozin) at 24 weeks

aP<0.0001 vs placebo + insulin.‡

BL=baseline; OAD=oral antidiabetic.

Values are last observation (prior to rescue for rescued patients) carried forward and represent adjusted mean change from baseline.

Rates of hypoglycemia

  • At 24 weeks, there was 1 episode of major§ hypoglycemia reported in the FARXIGA 5 mg and 10 mg plus insulin‡ groups and 1 episode in the insulin‡ plus placebo group. Minorǁ episodes were reported in 43.4%, 40.3%, and 34.0% of patients in the FARXIGA 5 mg or 10 mg plus insulin‡ and the insulin‡ plus placebo groups, respectively1

ౠup to 2 OADs.

§Major episodes of hypoglycemia were defined as symptomatic episodes requiring external (third-party) assistance due to severe impairment in consciousness or behavior with a capillary or plasma glucose value <54 mg/dL and prompt recovery after glucose or glucagon administration.

ǁMinor episodes of hypoglycemia were defined as either a symptomatic episode with a capillary or plasma glucose measurement <63 mg/dL regardless of need for external assistance, or an asymptomatic capillary or plasma glucose measurement <63 mg/dL that does not qualify as a major episode.

Hypoglycemia: FARXIGA can increase the risk of hypoglycemia when coadministered with insulin and insulin secretagogues. Consider lowering the dose of these agents when coadministered with FARXIGA.

Weight Reductions >

Weight Reductions*

 

REDUCED WEIGHT WHEN ADDED TO INSULIN1

A secondary end point: Significant weight reduction with FARXIGA when added to insulin ± up to 2 OADs at 24 weeks1,2

Mean reduction in A1C levels with FARXIGA® (dapagliflozin) at 24 weeks Mean reduction in A1C levels with FARXIGA® (dapagliflozin) at 24 weeks

bP<0.0001 + insulin ± up to 2 OADs.

BL=baseline; OAD=oral antidiabetic.

ౠup to 2 OADs.

Values are last observation (prior to rescue for rescued patients) carried forward and represent adjusted mean change from baseline.

FARXIGA is not indicated for weight loss.

*Weight reduction was a secondary end point.

Insulin Dose Reductions >

Insulin Dose Reduction†

 

INSULIN DOSE REDUCTIONS1

-5.7 IU/DAY PLACEBO-ADJUSTED REDUCTION IN REQUIRED MEAN DOSE OF INSULIN WITH FARXIGA 5 MG‡ AT WEEK 24 (P<0.0001; BASELINE DOSES WERE 77.0 IU AND 73.7 IU FOR FARXIGA 5 MG AND PLACEBO, RESPECTIVELY)1,2

-6.2 IU/DAY PLACEBO-ADJUSTED REDUCTION IN REQUIRED MEAN DOSE OF INSULIN WITH FARXIGA 10 MG‡ AT WEEK 24 (P<0.0001; BASELINE DOSES WERE 78.0 IU AND 73.7 IU FOR FARXIGA 10 MG AND PLACEBO, RESPECTIVELY)1,2

 

ౠup to 2 OADs.

A secondary end point: Mean daily insulin dose reductions at 24 weeks1

FARXIGA 10 mg

+ insulin ± ≤2 OADs

Placebo

+ insulin ± ≤2 OADs
19.6%c 11.0%

cP<0.05 vs placebo.

Values are last observation (after rescue) carried forward.

†Insulin dose reduction was a secondary end point.

Study Design >

Study Design

 

STUDY DESIGN1,2

FARXIGA as Add-On to Insulin ± Oral Antidiabetic(s)

24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, international, multicenter trial

Randomization with FARXIGA 5 mg (n=64), FARXIGA 10 mg (n=70), Dapagliflozin 2.5 mg (n=65), Placebo (n=75)

Dapagliflozin 2.5 mg is not an FDA-approved dose; thus, data from this treatment group are not presented.

Study Objective

Evaluate the efficacy and safety of FARXIGA in adult patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with insulin and up to 2 oral antidiabetic agents (OADs).

 

Study Length

24 weeks

 

 

Key Inclusion Criteria

Men and women 18 to 80 years of age were enrolled if they had type 2 diabetes mellitus, inadequate glycemic control (A1C ≥7.5% and ≤10.5%), and a BMI of 45 kg/m2 or less. Participants had to have received a stable insulin regimen with a mean daily insulin dose of 30 IU or more for at least 8 weeks, with daily insulin requirements varying by more than 10% on no more than one occasion in the 7 days before randomization. Additional treatment with stable doses of up to 2 OADs was allowed. Patients were stratified into 2 strata (with and without OADs).

 

 

Study Dosing

Patients were randomized 1:1:1:1 to dapagliflozin 2.5 mg,# FARXIGA 5 mg, FARXIGA 10 mg, or placebo once daily in addition to open-label therapy with their usual daily dose of insulin and existing OADs. Mean dose of insulin was ≥30 IU of injectable insulin per day, in addition to current regimen of up to 2 OADs (if applicable).

#Dapagliflozin 2.5 mg is not an FDA-approved dose.

FARXIGA tablets shown are not actual sizes.

Primary End Point

Change in A1C from baseline at Week 24

Select Secondary End Points

  • Change in total body weight from baseline at Week 24
  • Change in mean daily insulin dose from baseline at Week 24
  • Change in the percent of patients who reduced their insulin dose by >10% at Week 24

Important Safety Information For Farxiga

Contraindications

  • Prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to FARXIGA
  • Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2), end-stage renal disease, or patients on dialysis

Warnings and Precautions

  • Hypotension: FARXIGA causes intravascular volume contraction, and symptomatic hypotension can occur. Assess and correct volume status before initiating FARXIGA in patients with impaired renal function, elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics. Monitor for hypotension
  • Ketoacidosis has been reported in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes receiving FARXIGA. Some cases were fatal. Assess patients who present with signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis for ketoacidosis, regardless of blood glucose level. If suspected, discontinue FARXIGA, evaluate and treat promptly. Before initiating FARXIGA, consider risk factors for ketoacidosis. Patients on FARXIGA may require monitoring and temporary discontinuation in situations known to predispose to ketoacidosis
  • Acute Kidney Injury and Impairment in Renal Function: FARXIGA causes intravascular volume contraction and renal impairment, with reports of acute kidney injury requiring hospitalization and dialysis. Consider temporarily discontinuing in settings of reduced oral intake or fluid losses. If acute kidney injury occurs, discontinue and promptly treat.
  • FARXIGA increases serum creatinine and decreases eGFR. Elderly patients and patients with impaired renal function may be more susceptible to these changes. Before initiating FARXIGA, evaluate renal function and monitor periodically. FARXIGA is not recommended in patients with an eGFR persistently between 30 and <60 mL/min/1.73 m2
  • Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis: SGLT2 inhibitors increase the risk for urinary tract infections [UTIs] and serious UTIs have been reported with FARXIGA. Evaluate for signs and symptoms of UTIs and treat promptly
  • Hypoglycemia: FARXIGA can increase the risk of hypoglycemia when coadministered with insulin and insulin secretagogues. Consider lowering the dose of these agents when coadministered with FARXIGA
  • Genital Mycotic Infections: FARXIGA increases the risk of genital mycotic infections, particularly in patients with prior genital mycotic infections. Monitor and treat appropriately
  • Increases in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) occur with FARXIGA. Monitor LDL-C and treat per standard of care
  • Bladder cancer: An imbalance in bladder cancers was observed in clinical trials. There were too few cases to determine whether the emergence of these events is related to FARXIGA, and insufficient data to determine whether FARXIGA has an effect on pre-existing bladder tumors. FARXIGA should not be used in patients with active bladder cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of bladder cancer
  • Macrovascular Outcomes: There have been no clinical studies establishing conclusive evidence of macrovascular risk reduction with FARXIGA

Adverse Reactions

In a pool of 12 placebo-controlled studies, the most common adverse reactions (≥5%) associated with FARXIGA 5 mg, 10 mg, and placebo respectively were female genital mycotic infections (8.4% vs 6.9% vs 1.5%), nasopharyngitis (6.6% vs 6.3% vs 6.2%), and urinary tract infections (5.7% vs 4.3% vs 3.7%).

Use in Specific Populations

  • Pregnancy: Advise females of potential risk to a fetus especially during the second and third trimesters
  • Lactation: FARXIGA is not recommended when breastfeeding

INDICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE

FARXIGA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

FARXIGA is not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Please read US Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for FARXIGA.

You may report side effects related to AstraZeneca products by clicking here.

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