dapagliflozin

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Chemical structure of dapagliflozin
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Etymology[edit]

From dapa- (of unknown origin) +‎ -gliflozin (sodium–glucose cotransporter inhibitor).

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Noun[edit]

dapagliflozin (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug C21H25ClO6·C3H8O2·H2O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Farxiga.

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