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Canagliflozin

Canagliflozin

It belongs to gliflozin class or subtype 2 sodium-glucose transport (SGLT-2) inhibitors class.

Indications

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.


Dosage

Oral: 100-300 mg a day before meal.


Contra-Indications

Anaphylaxis, end stage renal disease.


Special Precautions

Paediatric: Data not sufficient. Pregnancy: Not recommended in 2nd and 3rd trimester. Lactation: Data not sufficient. Elderly: Use with caution, Renal function to be monitored.


Side Effects

urinary tract infections, increased urination,Hypotension,Ketoacidosis,Hyperkalemiayeast infections, vaginal itching, thirst, constipation, nausea, fatigue, weakness, skin sensitivity to sunlight, hypersensitivity reactions (including skin redness, rash, itching, hives, and swelling), bone fractures, Increases in Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C) and Acute kidney injury.


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