Bexagliflozin

  • Brand Name : Brenzavvy
  • Drug Class : Antidiabetics, SGLT2 Inhibitors
  • Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Bexagliflozin and How Does It Work?

Bexagliflozin is a prescription medication used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.  

  • Bexagliflozin is available under the following different brand names: Brenzavvy.

What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Bexagliflozin?

Common side effects of Bexagliflozin include:

  • increased urination, 
  • vaginal itching, 
  • pain during sexual intercourse, 
  • pain or discomfort when urinating, 
  • abnormal vaginal discharge
  • pelvic pain
  • increased urge to urinate, 
  • blood in your urine, 
  • back pain
  • nausea, 
  • vomiting, and 
  • fever

Serious side effects of Bexagliflozin include:

  • hives, 
  • difficulty breathing, 
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
  • nausea, 
  • vomiting, 
  • abdominal pain, 
  • feeling unwell
  • shortness of breath, 
  • fever, 
  • chills, 
  • pain and swelling in legs, arms, or spine, 
  • sores or ulcers of the legs or feet, 
  • leg pain or tenderness, 
  • low blood pressure,  
  • abnormal lab results (creatinine levels), 
  • confusion, 
  • fast heartbeat, 
  • shakiness, 
  • anxiety, 
  • lightheadedness
  • hunger, 
  • dizziness, 
  • irritability, 
  • sweating, 
  • pain or tenderness, swelling, redness in the genital or perineal area, 
  • vaginal itching, 
  • pain during sexual intercourse, 
  • pain or discomfort when urinating, and
  • abnormal vaginal discharge

Rare side effects of Bexagliflozin include:

  • None 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out. 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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