This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- diabetic complications
- diabetes
Brand Name(s): Invokana
Generic Name: Canagliflozin
Instructions
Take the medicine with 250 mL (1 cup) of water.
Use 30 minutes before breakfast.
This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
Drink plenty of water while on this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have severe or persistent sweating, diarrhea or vomiting. These can increase your risk of a serious side effect.
It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.
If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
This medicine may cause low blood sugar. Eat regular meals and exercise as instructed by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of low blood sugar such as nausea, sweating, cold skin, fast heartbeat, hunger, and irritability.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Some patients taking this medicine have experienced serious side effects. Please speak with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
This medicine may rarely increase risk of losing a lower limb. This may result in loss of a toe, foot, or leg. Please speak with your doctor whether you are at risk. If you notice any pain, redness, swelling, or sores on your leg or foot, contact your doctor right away.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
This medicine may cause dizziness or fainting, especially after exercising or in hot weather. Be very careful when standing or sitting up quickly.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
If you drink more than a few alcoholic beverages each day, ask your doctor whether you should be on this medicine.
Avoid smoking while on this medicine. Smoking may increase your risk for bone fractures.
Avoid becoming overheated during exercise or other activities. Try to stay cool in hot weather.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Do not breastfeed while on this medicine.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Always refill this medicine before it runs out.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- increased risk for bone fractures
- dizziness
- low blood sugar
- increased urinary frequency
- waking up at night to urinate
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- blurry vision
- bone pain
- dry mouth
- swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
- fainting
- fever or chills
- numbness or tingling in hands and feet
- fast, irregular, or slow heartbeat
- muscle weakness
- nausea and vomiting
- shakiness
- shortness of breath
- stomach pain
- sweating
- persistent or unusual thirst
- unusual or unexplained tiredness or weakness
- difficulty or discomfort urinating
- blood in urine
- vaginal itching or discharge
- vaginal itching or yeast infection
- yeast infection of the penis (redness, itching, swelling or discharge)
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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