Invokana 300mg Tablet
Description
Invokana Tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Invokana Tablet contains canagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhib
itor that works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose from the body through urine. By lowering blood sugar levels, it helps improve glycaemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. This medicine is recommended only for adults aged 18 years and above. Take Invokana Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. For best results, it should be combined with regular physical activity, a healthy balanced diet, and routine blood sugar monitoring. Proper and consistent use of Invokana Tablet can help manage blood glucose levels effectively and reduce the risk of long-term diabetes-related complications.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹501.50 |
| You Save | ₹88.50 (15% on MRP) |
| Contains | Canagliflozin(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Side effects | Nausea, thirst, constipation, low blood sugar levels, frequent urination |
| Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses
Contraindications
Side effects
- Nausea
- Thirst
- Constipation
- Low blood sugar levels
- Frequent urination
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have type 1 diabetes (where your body does not produce any insulin), this medicine should not be used in such cases.
- You have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication of diabetes) or develop symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis like rapid weight loss, nausea, vomiting, excessive thirst, difficulty in breathing, unusual sleepiness, tiredness, sweet smell to your breath, sweet or metallic taste to your mouth or a different smell or colour of your urine....
- You have kidney or liver disease.
- You have or had heart disease or stroke.
- You develop symptoms of pain, tenderness, redness, irritation, itching, unusual discharge or odour, swelling of the genitals or the area between the genitals and anus with fever.
- You develop any infection of the feet.
- You have or had low blood pressure or take medicines to lower blood pressure.
- You have had a lower limb amputation.
- You have an infection of the kidney or urinary tract with fever.
- You have increased hematocrit levels.
- You are 65 years of age or older.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
- Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Invokana Tablet works or this Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken simultaneously.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Invokana Tablet with diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) may increase the risk of dehydration and low blood pressure.
- Invokana Tablet, when used together with insulin and insulin secretagogues (sulphonylurea), may cause extremely low blood sugar levels.
- Particular care should be taken when using medicines to treat depression (St.John's wort), tuberculosis (rifampicin), fits/seizures (phenobarbital, phenytoin), HIV/AIDS (ritonavir), high/abnormal cholesterol (cholestyramine, simvastatin), heart failure (digoxin), blood clots (dabigatran)....
Storage and disposal
- Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
- You should never miss your blood sugar medicines as they may lead to high blood sugar and symptoms associated with them.
- However, if you missed any dose of the medication, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double amount to compensate for the missed one
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is type 2 diabetes mellitus?
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition that can be hereditary or develop due to your lifestyle.
- In this condition, the pancreas does not produce enough of a substance called insulin or your body is unable to use its insulin effectively.
- Insulin works to lower the levels of blood sugar in the body.
- This inability of the body causes high blood sugar levels, which can lead to medical problems like heart diseases, kidney diseases, blindness and decreased blood flow in your hands and legs.
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