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INVOKANA- canagliflozin tablet, film coated


  1. Invokana Can Cause Important Side Effects, Including:
  2. What Is Invokana?
  3. Who Should Not Take Invokana?
  4. Before You Take Invokana, Tell Your Doctor If You:
  5. Invokana May Affect The Way Other Medicines Work, And Other Medicines May Affect How Invokana Works. Especially Tell Your Doctor If You Take:
  6. How Should I Take Invokana?
  7. Invokana May Cause Serious Side Effects Including:
  8. What Are The Ingredients Of Invokana?

Invokana Can Cause Important Side Effects, Including: 

  • Amputations. INVOKANA may increase your risk of lower limb amputations. Amputations mainly involve removal of the toe or part of the foot, however, amputations involving the leg, below and above the knee, have also occurred. Some people had more than one amputation, some on both sides of the body.
    You may be at a higher risk of lower limb amputation if you:
    • have a history of amputation
    • have heart disease or are at risk for heart disease
    • have had blocked or narrowed blood vessels, usually in your leg
    • have damage to the nerves (neuropathy) in your leg
    • have had diabetic foot ulcers or sores

Call your doctor right away if you have new pain or tenderness, any sores, ulcers, or infections in your leg or foot.Your doctor may decide to stop your INVOKANA for a while if you have any of these signs or symptoms.

Talk to your doctor about proper foot care.

  • Dehydration. INVOKANA can cause some people to become dehydrated (the loss of too much body water). Dehydration may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension).
    You may be at higher risk of dehydration if you:
    • have low blood pressure
    • take medicines to lower your blood pressure, including diuretics (water pill)
    • are on a low sodium (salt) diet
    • have kidney problems
    • are 65 years of age or older

Talk to your doctor about what you can do to prevent dehydration including how much fluid you should drink on a daily basis.

  • Vaginal yeast infection.Women who take INVOKANA may get vaginal yeast infections. Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:
    • vaginal odor
    • white or yellowish vaginal discharge (discharge may be lumpy or look like cottage cheese)
    • vaginal itching
  • Yeast infection of the penis (balanitis or balanoposthitis).Men who take INVOKANA may get a yeast infection of the skin around the penis. Certain men who are not circumcised may have swelling of the penis that makes it difficult to pull back the skin around the tip of the penis. Other symptoms of yeast infection of the penis include:
  • redness, itching, or swelling of the penis
  • foul smelling discharge from the penis
  • rash of the penis
  • pain in the skin around penis

Talk to your doctor about what to do if you get symptoms of a yeast infection of the vagina or penis. Your doctor may suggest you use an over-the-counter antifungal medicine. Talk to your doctor right away if you use an over-the-counter antifungal medication and your symptoms do not go away.

What Is Invokana? 

  • INVOKANA is a prescription medicine used:
    • along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.
    • to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who have known cardiovascular disease.
  • INVOKANA is not for people with type 1 diabetes.
  • INVOKANA is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in blood or urine).
  • It is not known if INVOKANA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

Who Should Not Take Invokana? 

Do not take INVOKANA if you:

  • are allergic to canagliflozin or any of the ingredients in INVOKANA.

Before You Take Invokana, Tell Your Doctor If You: 

  • have a history of amputation.
  • have heart disease or are at risk for heart disease.
  • have had blocked or narrowed blood vessels, usually in your leg.
  • have damage to the nerves (neuropathy) in your leg.
  • have had diabetic foot ulcers or sores.
  • have kidney problems.
  • have liver problems.
  • have a history of urinary tract infections or problems with urination.
  • are on a low sodium (salt) diet. Your doctor may change your diet or your dose of INVOKANA.
  • are going to have surgery.
  • are eating less due to illness, surgery, or a change in your diet.
  • have or have had problems with your pancreas, including pancreatitis or surgery on your pancreas.
  • drink alcohol very often, or drink a lot of alcohol in the short-term ("binge" drinking).
  • have ever had an allergic reaction to INVOKANA.
  • have other medical conditions.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. INVOKANA may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking INVOKANA, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Talk with your doctor about the best way to control your blood sugar while you are pregnant.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. INVOKANA may pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. Talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you are taking INVOKANA. Do not breastfeed while taking INVOKANA.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Invokana May Affect The Way Other Medicines Work, And Other Medicines May Affect How Invokana Works. Especially Tell Your Doctor If You Take: 

  • diuretics (water pills)
  • phenytoin or phenobarbital (used to control seizures)
  • digoxin (Lanoxin)* (used to treat heart problems)
  • rifampin (used to treat or prevent tuberculosis)
  • ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra)* (used to treat HIV infection)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medicines if you are not sure if your medicine is listed above.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How Should I Take Invokana? 

  • Take INVOKANA by mouth 1 time each day exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
  • Your doctor will tell you how much INVOKANA to take and when to take it. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
  • It is best to take INVOKANA before the first meal of the day.
  • Your doctor may tell you to take INVOKANA along with other diabetes medicines. Low blood sugar can happen more often when INVOKANA is taken with certain other diabetes medicines.

Invokana May Cause Serious Side Effects Including: 

  • Store INVOKANA at room temperature between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C).
  • Keep INVOKANA and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of INVOKANA.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in the Medication Guide. Do not use INVOKANA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give INVOKANA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about INVOKANA. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about INVOKANA that is written for healthcare professionals.

For more information about INVOKANA, call 1-800-526-7736 or visit our website at www.invokana.com.

What Are The Ingredients Of Invokana? 

Active ingredient: canagliflozin

Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. In addition, the tablet coating contains iron oxide yellow E172 (100 mg tablet only), macrogol/PEG, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide.

*The brands listed are trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Active ingredient made in Belgium. Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, NJ 08560. Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho LLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 or Janssen Cilag SpA, Latina, Italy. Licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. 2013 Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies



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