Canagliflozin
Uses
Invokana is used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus in adults
How it Works
Invokana is known as a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, it helps to control diabetes by decreasing sugar absorption in the body and increasing the amount of sugar excreted in the urine.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Invokana may suffer from such side effects;
Rash,
Hives,
Itching,
Difficulty breathing,
Tightness in the chest,
Swelling of the mouth,face,lips,throat,tongue
Fainting,
Genital (vagina or penis) discharge,
Itching,
Irregular heartbeat,
Muscle weakness,
Headache,
Kidney problems,
Erinary tract infection