Both Amaryl and Forxiga are used to treat type 2 diabetes, but they belong to two different classes of medications that work by different mechanisms to lower blood sugar levels. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective diabetes management.
Amaryl Tablets Ingredients
Amaryl tablets contain the active ingredient glimepiride. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that works by stimulating the beta cells in the pancreas to secrete more insulin. It is a drug that increases insulin production in the body.
Forxiga Tablets Ingredients
Forxiga tablets contain the active ingredient dapagliflozin. Dapagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. It works by preventing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, resulting in more glucose being excreted in the urine and thus lowering blood sugar levels. It may also provide additional benefits for the heart and kidneys.
Information about Amaryl tablets
Drug class: Sulfonylureas
Drug classification: Third-generation sulfonylureas
Pharmaceutical form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Diabetes medications
Active ingredient: Glimepiride
Information about Forxiga tablets
Drug class: SGLT2 inhibitors
Drug class: Phenylglycoside
Pharmaceutical form: Coated tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Diabetes medications
Active ingredient: Dapagliflozin