### How Farxiga Treats Heart Failure Farxiga is a medication known as an SGLT2 inhibitor. Originally, it was used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However, it has also been found to be effective in treating heart failure, even in people who do not have diabetes. #### What is Heart Failure? Heart failure means that your heart is not pumping blood as well as it should. This can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs. #### How Does Farxiga Work? Farxiga helps your body get rid of extra sugar and salt through urine. This process also removes extra water, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduces the workload on your heart. As a result, your heart can pump blood more efficiently. #### Types of Heart Failure Treated by Farxiga 1. **HFrEF (Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction)**: This is when the heart has a problem pumping blood out to the body. Farxiga helps reduce hospital admissions and the risk of death from heart problems. 2. **HFpEF (Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction)**: This is when the heart has a problem filling with blood. Farxiga helps reduce hospital admissions and the risk of death from heart problems. 3. **HFmrEF (Heart Failure with Mid-Range Ejection Fraction)**: This falls between HFrEF and HFpEF. Farxiga helps reduce hospital admissions and the risk of death from heart problems. #### Clinical Studies Studies have shown that Farxiga significantly reduces the risk of worsening heart failure and death in people with different types of heart failure. It has been approved for treating all these types of heart failure. #### Side Effects While Farxiga is generally safe, there are some rare but serious side effects like necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, amputations, and fractures. It may also cause dehydration, especially if you are taking diuretics. #### Availability Farxiga requires a prescription and is available at pharmacies. There are savings programs available to help reduce the cost of the medication. For more information, you can visit the official Farxiga website or consult your healthcare provider.