Canagliflozin

Canagliflozin helps in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Patients who are prescribed Canagliflozin, are also given a specific diet and advised to exercise regularly.

Known to be a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, Canagliflozin reduces the quantity of sugar that is absorbed by the body and flushes it out of the system through urine.

The drug should not be used by patients who suffer from type 1 diabetes, or individuals who are allergic to any component that it has. Individuals with high levels of ketone in the urine, or liver and kidney issues should also avoid Canagliflozin.

Some side effects that have been reported by patients taking this medicine are infection of the vagina, vulvitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and vulvovaginitis. If any of these side effects continue to persist for a long period of time or tend to become worse, immediate medical help should be sought. Some extremely rare side effects that may occur because of Canagliflozin intake are development of sensitivity to light and skin discoloration.

The drug should be taken just before breakfast, unless otherwise instructed by the doctor. Avoid missing doses and complete the prescribed course for effective treatment.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

• Type 2 Diabetes

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Frequent Urge To Urinate

• Increased Thirst

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)

• Genital Fungal Infection

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking canagliflozin with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Motivyst 300mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Motivyst 300mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Canagliflozin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Canagliflozin as ingredient

• Motivyst 300Mg Tablet

  Johnson & Johnson Ltd

• Invokana 100Mg Tablet

  Janssen Pharmaceuticals

• Sulisent 100Mg Tablet

  USV Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

The medication inhibits the subtype 2 sodium-glucose transport proteins. This protein is responsible for 90 per cent of renal glucose reabsorption.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Decmax 4Mg Tablet

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  Pericort 4Mg Tablet

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  Depo Medrol 40Mg/Ml Injection

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• Canagliflozin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/canagliflozin

• Canagliflozin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08907

• CANAGLIFLOZIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

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