TheracosBio has announced that the first oral SGLT2 inhibitor, bexaflilozin, has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug was originally indicated for cats with diabetes.
The once-daily treatment is recommended for adult patients with type 2 diabetes but is not indicated for those with type 1 diabetes or in diabetic ketoacidosis, however it can also be used for patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD).
