Invokana
Canagliflozin tablets for type 2 diabetes. It removes excess sugar via urine, so it works regardless of insulin resistance.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $184.00 | $6.13 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $310.00 | $5.17 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $434.00 | $4.82 |
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Canagliflozin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
Invokana is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Invokana on your behalf.
Invokana details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- canagliflozin
- Therapeutic class
- Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- heart failure
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; diabetic ketoacidosis
- Minor side effects
- increased urination; stuffy nose; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- urinary tract infection; genital yeast infection; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Diuretics; Rifampin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
fournier's gangrene, requires immediate medical attention; lower limb amputation risk, requires immediate medical attention; diabetic ketoacidosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Canagliflozin tablets for type 2 diabetes. It removes excess sugar via urine, so it works regardless of insulin resistance.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits SGLT2 in proximal renal tubules, lowering glucose reabsorption so that excess glucose is cleared through urine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during second and third trimesters. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Invokana names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Canagliflozin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.