Invokana 300mg Tablet

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) inhibitor 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.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

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

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Invokana Tablet blocks a certain protein in the kidneys called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) that is responsible for the reabsorption of glucose (sugar) from the urine into the blood. This causes the removal of sugar through the urine, thereby reducing the level of blood sugar

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

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Invokana Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Invokana Tablet in pregnant women. Thus, it is recommended not to use this medicine in pregnancy

Breast Feeding

Can I take Invokana Tablet while breastfeeding?

No information is available on if Invokana Tablet passes into human breast milk. This tablet should not be used in women who are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Invokana Tablet?

Invokana Tablet has almost no effect on driving ability. However, after taking this medicine, if you experience symptoms like dizziness which may affect your ability to drive properly, then it is suggested that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Invokana Tablet?

You should avoid the consumption of alcohol with Invokana Tablets as alcohol may increase the risk of developing diabetic acidosis.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• 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.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to canagliflozin or any other ingredient of Invokana Tablet.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Thirst
• Constipation
• Low blood sugar levels
• Frequent urination

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.