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SGLT-2 inhibitor

Peking University People's Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

SGLT-2 inhibitors block sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing urinary glucose excretion.

SGLT-2 inhibitors block sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidney, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing urinary glucose excretion. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes, Chronic kidney disease.

At a glance

Generic nameSGLT-2 inhibitor
Also known asEmpagliflozin, Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, empagliflozin (Jardiance®), dapagliflozin (Farxiga®), canagliflozin (Invokana®)
SponsorPeking University People's Hospital
Drug classSGLT-2 inhibitor
TargetSGLT-2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

SGLT-2 inhibitors work by inhibiting the SGLT-2 transporter protein located in the proximal tubule of the nephron. This prevents the reabsorption of filtered glucose back into the bloodstream, causing glucose to be excreted in the urine. This mechanism lowers blood glucose levels in a glucose-dependent manner and provides additional cardiovascular and renal protective benefits.

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