Canagliflozin Benefits & Uses

Canagliflozin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Canagliflozin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Taken in the morning, before the first meal of the day, dose may increase up to 300 mg/day for additional glycemic control
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Taken in the morning, before the first meal of the day, dose may increase up to 300 mg/day for additional glycemic control

Canagliflozin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Canagliflozin is used -

Severe

Renal Impairment

Moderate

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Urticaria
Frequent urination
Rash
Vaginal inflammation

Common

Excessive Thirst

Canagliflozin Related Warnings

Is the use of Canagliflozin safe for pregnant women?

Canagliflozin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Canagliflozin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Canagliflozin safe during breastfeeding?

Canagliflozin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Canagliflozin on the Kidneys?

Canagliflozin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Canagliflozin on the Liver?

Canagliflozin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Canagliflozin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Canagliflozin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Canagliflozin with Other Drugs

Canagliflozin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Canagliflozin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canagliflozin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Hyperkalemia
Infections
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Hyperthyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Canagliflozin

Is this Canagliflozin habit forming or addictive?

Canagliflozin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Canagliflozin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Canagliflozin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Canagliflozin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Canagliflozin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Canagliflozin

When consumed with certain foods, Canagliflozin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Canagliflozin

Consuming Canagliflozin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe