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Dapagliflozin Pill

Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Dapagliflozin Pill is a SGLT2 inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Chronic kidney disease. Also known as: Forxiga, Dapagliflozin.

Dapagliflozin inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney to increase urinary glucose excretion and lower blood glucose levels.

Dapagliflozin is a small molecule that inhibits the sodium/glucose cotransporter 2, a mechanism that is used to treat conditions such as type 2 diabetes. It is available in a 10mg tablet form and has been studied for its effects on weight loss in obese adults without diabetes.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameDapagliflozin Pill
Also known asForxiga, Dapagliflozin
SponsorCentro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico
Drug classSGLT2 inhibitor
TargetSGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

SGLT2 is responsible for reabsorbing filtered glucose in the proximal tubule of the kidney. By blocking this transporter, dapagliflozin prevents glucose reabsorption, allowing excess glucose to be excreted in the urine. This mechanism reduces blood glucose independently of insulin secretion and also promotes modest weight loss and blood pressure reduction through osmotic diuresis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Dapagliflozin Pill

What is Dapagliflozin Pill?

Dapagliflozin Pill is a SGLT2 inhibitor drug developed by Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico, indicated for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Chronic kidney disease.

How does Dapagliflozin Pill work?

Dapagliflozin inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney to increase urinary glucose excretion and lower blood glucose levels.

What is Dapagliflozin Pill used for?

Dapagliflozin Pill is indicated for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Chronic kidney disease.

Who makes Dapagliflozin Pill?

Dapagliflozin Pill is developed by Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico (see full Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico pipeline at /company/centro-universitario-de-ciencias-de-la-salud-mexico).

Is Dapagliflozin Pill also known as anything else?

Dapagliflozin Pill is also known as Forxiga, Dapagliflozin.

What drug class is Dapagliflozin Pill in?

Dapagliflozin Pill belongs to the SGLT2 inhibitor class. See all SGLT2 inhibitor drugs at /class/sglt2-inhibitor.

What development phase is Dapagliflozin Pill in?

Dapagliflozin Pill is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Dapagliflozin Pill?

Common side effects of Dapagliflozin Pill include Genital mycotic infections, Urinary tract infections, Polyuria, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Volume depletion.

What does Dapagliflozin Pill target?

Dapagliflozin Pill targets SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2) and is a SGLT2 inhibitor.

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