Canagliflozin

Generic Name
Canagliflozin
Brand Names
Invokamet, Invokana
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H25FO5S
CAS Number
842133-18-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6S49DGR869
Background

Canagliflozin, also known as Invokana, is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus along with lifestyle changes including diet and exercise .
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Indication

This drug is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to increase glycemic control in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus .
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Associated Conditions
Cardiovascular Mortality, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hospitalizations, Major Adverse Cardiac Events, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Doubling of serum creatinine
Associated Therapies
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