Dapagliflozin

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A selective sodium-glucose co-transporter subtype 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor with antihyperglycemic activity. Dapagliflozin selectively and potently inhibits SGLT2 compared to SGLT1, which is the cotransporter of glucose in the gut.

**Synonyms:** - BMS-512148-05 - D-Glucitol, 1,5-anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl]-, (1S)-, Compd. with (2S)-1,2-propanediol, Hydrate (1:1:1) - DAPAGLIFLOZIN