Farxiga vs Jardiance

Side-by-side comparison of Farxiga and Jardiance — mechanism, indications, safety, trials, sponsor, and pricing.

At a glance

FarxigaJardiance
Generic nameFarxigaJardiance
SponsorAstraZenecaUniversity of Louisville
Molecular targetLow affinity sodium-glucose cotransporter, Sodium/myo-inositol cotransporter 2, Sodium/glucose cotransporter 1Sodium/myo-inositol cotransporter 2, Sodium/glucose cotransporter 1, Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2
ModalitySmall moleculeSmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approvedFDA-approved
Therapeutic areaMetabolicMetabolic

Mechanism of action

Farxiga
Jardiance

Approved indications

Farxiga

  • Chronic heart failure
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Diabetes mellitus type 1
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2

Jardiance

  • Chronic heart failure
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2

Common side effects

Farxiga

  • Female genital mycotic infections
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Back pain
  • Increased urination
  • Male genital mycotic infections

Jardiance

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Female genital mycotic infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Increased urination
  • Arthralgia
  • Male genital mycotic infections
  • Nausea

Further reading