canagliflozin(Invokana, Invokamet (with metformin))
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
Pronunciation
/ˌkænəɡlɪˈfloʊzɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- canagliflozin
- Brand names
- Invokana, Invokamet (with metformin)
- Therapeutic class
- Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take before the first meal of the day.
- Drink plenty of fluids; report severe dizziness on standing.
- Inspect feet daily for sores; report foot pain/ulcer/infection.
- Sick day rules: hold during severe illness or fasting (DKA risk).
- Report perineal pain/swelling/redness.
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