Invokana 100 mg Tablet

Invokana 100 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 100 mg of canagliflozin in each tablet. It belongs to the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class and is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. Invokana 100 mg Tablet may also be used to lower the risk of certain diabetes-related complications in appropriate patients, based on a doctor’s assessment. This exact product is a tablet form supplied in a box of 10 packs.

How it works: Canagliflozin in Invokana 100 mg Tablet works by helping the kidneys remove extra sugar through the urine instead of keeping it in the blood. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is absorbed after swallowing and then works throughout the day to support blood sugar control.

Invokana 100 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength and is often the starting dose or a dose used when a doctor wants a more cautious approach. It may be chosen for people who need blood sugar lowering but are not yet ready for a higher strength, or for patients who need careful adjustment because of kidney function, side effects, or other medicines. Compared with stronger canagliflozin tablets, Invokana 100 mg Tablet provides a gentler exposure while still delivering the same once-daily tablet convenience.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Use with diet and exercise
• Support for diabetes treatment plan
• May help reduce certain diabetes-related risks when prescribed for that purpose

• Swallow the Invokana 100 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily, preferably before the first meal of the day if your prescriber directs.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Drink enough fluids while using this medicine, especially if you sweat a lot or are active.
• Follow your prescribed diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring plan while taking Invokana 100 mg Tablet.

Each Invokana 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of canagliflozin per tablet. This medicine is commonly taken once daily, and the doctor decides whether 100 mg is the right dose and whether it should be continued or adjusted; the maximum daily amount depends on the prescribed regimen and is not something to change on your own. Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber has specifically instructed you to do so.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Canagliflozin may include:

• Increased urination
• Thirst or dry mouth
• Genital yeast infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Lightheadedness or dizziness, especially if dehydrated
• Constipation or nausea
• Low blood pressure-related symptoms

• Invokana 100 mg Tablet can cause dehydration and low blood pressure, so use extra caution if you are older, take diuretics, or do not drink enough fluids.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because canagliflozin dosing and suitability depend on kidney function.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of dehydration and low blood sugar symptoms when used with diabetes medicines.
• Seek medical advice promptly if you develop symptoms of ketoacidosis, even if your blood sugar is not very high.
• This medicine may increase the risk of genital yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or weak after taking Invokana 100 mg Tablet.
• Tell your prescriber about foot ulcers, poor circulation, or prior amputations before starting therapy.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Diuretics or water pills
• Blood pressure medicines that can lower blood pressure further
• Other medicines that affect kidney function

Store Invokana 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.