Canagliflozin works by inhibiting sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) in the kidneys. By inhibiting SGLT2, canagliflozin reduces renal glucose reabsorption and increases glucose excretion in the urine.
Medical uses of Invokana 100 mg tablets
It is a prescription medication used with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How to use Invokana 100 mg tablets
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
You can take your tablet with or without food.
It is best to take your tablet before your first meal of the day.
Try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it.
If your doctor has prescribed canagliflozin with cholestyramine (a cholesterol-lowering medication), you should take canagliflozin at least once before or 4 to 6 hours after your bile acid sequestrant.
The starting dose of canagliflozin is one 100 mg tablet every day.
Your doctor will decide whether to increase your dose to 300 mg.
Your doctor may limit your dose to 100 mg if you have a kidney problem.
Your doctor will prescribe the strength that is right for you.
Doses may be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of Invokana 100 mg tablets
Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may experience:
Low blood sugar: When taking this medicine with insulin or a sulfonylurea (such as glimepiride or glipizide)
urinary tract infections
Vaginal yeast infection
rash or redness on the penis or foreskin
increased urination
holding
feeling thirsty
nausea
Use of Invokana 100 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Helpful tips for diabetics
All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so it's important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose healthy carbohydrate-containing foods and be aware of the portion size (amount of carbohydrates) required.
Reduce your salt intake. Eating too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. When you have diabetes, you're already at greater risk for all of these conditions.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs daily to maintain your health.
If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, or difficulty concentrating, eating or drinking something containing sugar usually helps.
Warnings and precautions while using Invokana 100 mg tablets
Tell your doctor if you:
You have kidney problems.
You have liver problems.
You have a history of urinary tract infections or problems urinating.
You are on a low-sodium (salt) diet. Your doctor may change your diet or the dose of your medication.
You will have surgery.
Eating less food due to illness, surgery, or a change in your diet.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins and nutritional supplements.
How to store Invokana 100 mg tablets
Store below 25°C.
Do not refrigerate the medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Must be stored in the original container to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Your health in numbers
Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher indicates diabetes. A blood sugar level below 140 mg/dL is considered normal, and a reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates diabetes risk.
Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after you fast overnight. A fasting blood sugar level below 100 mg/dL is normal. A fasting blood sugar level of 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If the level is 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and your fasting blood sugar level is measured. You then drink a sugary liquid, and your blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.
For more information about canagliflozin
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's Tamenni app
