Invokana 100mg Tablet [Canagliflozin (100mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Invokana 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Invokana 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Invokana 100mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Invokana 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Invokana 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Invokana 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.However, dizziness or lightheadedness has been reported, which may affect your ability to drive, cycle, or use tools or machines.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Invokana 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Invokana 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with mild renal disease. However, it is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment or patients undergoing dialysis.

- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Invokana 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Invokana 100mg Tablet is recommended.Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. However, it is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment.

If you miss a dose of Invokana 100mg Tablet, 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.\\n

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Phenolic Glycosides Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class :: SGLT2 inhibitors

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Store below 30?C

Q. What is Invokana 100mg Tablet used for?::: Invokana 100mg Tablet is used in adults with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar levels. It works best when used along with diet and exercise. It is also used in adults having diabetes and cardiovascular disease together. Its use in such patients helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to these cardiovascular events.| Q. Is Invokana 100mg Tablet the same as metformin?::: No, Invokana 100mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Invokana 100mg Tablet is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor whereas metformin is a biguanide. Invokana 100mg Tablet lowers blood sugar by causing the kidneys to get rid of more glucose in the urine. On the other hand, metformin works by reducing the amount of sugar which your liver releases into your blood.| Q. How do you take Invokana 100mg Tablet?::: Take Invokana 100mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take your tablet with or without food. It is best to take it before the first meal of the day, preferably at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it.| Q. How do I know that Invokana 100mg Tablet is working?::: Keep a record of your blood sugar levels, daily or at regular intervals. You can show this record to your doctor on your next visit. Your doctor will analyze these reports and tell you whether the medicine is working or not.| Q. What types of patients are more prone to amputation?::: Patients having a history of amputation are more prone to lower limb amputation. The risk is also high in patients with foot ulcers or sores or who have or had heart disease. Also, patients who have or have suffered from peripheral vascular disease (narrowing of blood vessels in feet, legs, or arms causing numbness, pain, or coldness) and neuropathy (nerve damage that causes tingling, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet) also have a high risk of lower limb amputation.| Q. Can Invokana 100mg Tablet cause weight loss?::: Invokana 100mg Tablet usually causes loss of fat mass which further leads to weight loss. However, this may vary from person to person depending upon the doses and whether it is being used alone or with other diabetes medications.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Invokana 100mg Tablet?::: The serious side effects of Invokana 100mg Tablet include ketoacidosis (increased ketones in your blood or urine), some allergic reaction, sudden kidney impairment, serious urinary tract infections and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Invokana 100mg Tablet may also cause a serious bacterial infection that may damage the tissue under the skin in the area between and around the anus and genitals (perineum), although it is rare. This medicine may weaken your bones, increasing the risk of fractures, particularly in the upper arms, wrists, or hands.