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Side effect(s) of Canagliflozin

Read the side effects of Canagliflozin as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Most Common - Female genital mycotic infections, urinary tract infection and increased urination.

Gastrointestinal - Increased thirst, constipation, nausea and vomiting.

Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Canagliflozin

Canagliflozin(Invokana) generic is an antidiabetic (sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor), prescribed for type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise. For patients with type 2 diabetes along with diabetic kidney disease, physicians should consider using an SGLT2 inhibitor when the eGFR is at or above 30, especially with albuminuria above 300 mg/g, to lower renal and CV risk as per A.D.A recommendations.
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