Abstract
Dapagliflozin is a selective sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that was recently approved in the USA and the EU for the treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with or without diabetes mellitus (DM). The DAPA-CKD trial showed a 39% decline in the risk of worsening kidney function, onset of end-stage kidney disease, or kidney failure-related death. Patients with lower levels of eGFR and higher levels of albuminuria are among those who stand to gain the greatest absolute benefits. These benefits were similar in both patients with or without diabetes, thus undermining the hypothesis that these drugs mitigate glycemia-related nephrotoxicity. Suggested mechanisms for renal protection include hemodynamic effects; BP reduction and improving salt sensitivities and metabolic effects; and glucose, uric acid and triglycerides (TG)-lowering effects. There have been already many excellent reviews on dapagliflozin and CKD management. Most of them cover both efficacy and safety. This review will focus on clinical perspectives and patient selection for the practicing clinician.
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