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Sogliflozin is a dual SGLT-1/SGLT-2 inhibitor, primarily used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization and emergency heart failure visits. The drug is indicated for patients with heart failure (with or without diabetes) and patients with type 2 diabetes who have chronic kidney disease and other cardiovascular risk factors.

Indications of sogliflozin

The indications mainly focus on people at high risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Its application scope is wider than that of traditional SGLT-2 inhibitors, and it is especially valuable in patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Application in patients with heart failure

Sogliflozin is indicated for patients with heart failure, regardless of whether their left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is reduced. Studies have shown that the drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular death and significantly reduces hospitalizations or emergency room visits for heart failure. This indication makes it an important addition to standard treatments for heart failure.

Type 2 diabetes combined with chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular risk

For patients with type 2 diabetes combined with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25-60 mL/min/1.73 m²) and other cardiovascular risk factors, soxgliflozin can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 23% and reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke. This indication makes it a drug of choice for patients with diabetic nephropathy.

Preventive use in people with high cardiovascular risk

Even if heart failure is not diagnosed, sogliflozin is still suitable for patients with type 2 diabetes who have high cardiovascular risk factors and can prevent heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death. This indication expands its use in the management of metabolic syndrome.

Sogliflozin has a wide range of indications, ranging from confirmed heart failure to preventive treatment in high-risk groups, and has shown significant clinical benefits.

The efficacy and role of sogliflozin

The dual-target inhibitory mechanism of sogliflozin gives it unique advantages in blood sugar control, cardiovascular protection and renal protection, far exceeding traditional anti-diabetic drugs.

Cardiovascular protective effect

Sogliflozin can reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction and stroke, and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting SGLT-1-mediated intestinal inflammation and improving myocardial energy metabolism.

Renal protective effect

In patients with chronic kidney disease, sogliflozin can delay the decline of renal function, reduce proteinuria, and may delay the occurrence of end-stage renal disease. Its dual inhibitory mechanism not only reduces renal glucose reabsorption but may also protect the nephron through anti-fibrotic effects.

Glycemic and metabolic regulation

Sogliflozin reduces glucose absorption and reabsorption by inhibiting SGLT-1 (intestinal) and SGLT-2 (kidney), thereby reducing glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and promoting weight loss. This mechanism makes it an effective option for diabetes management.

The pleiotropic effects of sogliflozin make it not only a hypoglycemic drug, but also a metabolic regulator with extensive organ protection.

Contraindications of soxgliflozin

Although soxgliflozin has a wide range of indications, it needs to be contraindicated or used with caution in certain circumstances to avoid serious adverse reactions.

Absolute contraindications

This drug is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to soxgliflozin or its components. It is also not recommended for patients with severe renal insufficiency (eGFR<25 mL/min/1.73 m²) or patients requiring dialysis. It is contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes as it may increase the risk of ketoacidosis.

Relative contraindications and high-risk groups

Pregnant and lactating women should avoid using sogliflozin unless the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Elderly patients and those with hypovolemic states should be cautious as the risk of hypotension and dehydration may be increased.

Adjustments during surgery and acute illness

Soxgliflozin should be suspended 48 hours before surgery to reduce the risk of ketoacidosis. During acute heart failure or severe infection, the patient's volume status needs to be assessed before deciding whether to continue medication.

Patients should reasonably identify contraindications, and clinicians need to weigh the pros and cons based on the patient's individual circumstances.