Canagliflozin Medications
Canagliflozin lowers blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient is available as Invokana, a film-coated tablet taken once daily. It works by causing the kidneys to remove excess glucose through urine.
Medicine containing Canagliflozin
What is Canagliflozin?
Canagliflozin is a pharmaceutical medication classified as an SGLT2 inhibitor. It targets a specific protein in the kidneys to manage blood sugar levels. Because it operates through the kidneys rather than relying on insulin production, it offers a distinct approach to glucose control.
What Canagliflozin is used for
Canagliflozin is used for managing Type 2 Diabetes. By keeping blood sugar levels closer to normal targets, it addresses the core metabolic imbalance of the condition.
How does Canagliflozin work?
Canagliflozin blocks the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) protein in your kidneys. Normally, this protein reabsorbs glucose back into your bloodstream. By blocking it, canagliflozin causes excess glucose to pass into the urine and exit the body, directly lowering your blood sugar.
Canagliflozin brands and forms
Invokana is the film-coated tablet formulation of canagliflozin, taken by mouth once a day. This form fits within broader Diabetes Management routines alongside diet and exercise. The coating allows the tablet to dissolve smoothly in the digestive tract.
Buying Canagliflozin online in South Korea and Japan
Invokana is available to order online with delivery across South Korea and Japan, as well as other Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. You can review the formulation and details on this page before adding it to your regimen.
Safety overview for Canagliflozin
What to check before using this medicine
Canagliflozin is not suitable if you have severe kidney problems or type 1 diabetes. Inform your doctor about any history of frequent yeast infections, urinary tract infections, or low blood pressure before starting.
Possible reactions and tolerability
Common reactions include yeast infections of the vagina or penis, and urinary tract infections, because excess sugar in the urine creates an environment where yeast can grow. Some people may experience increased urination or mild dehydration.
Interactions and health factors
Canagliflozin may lower blood pressure, which can compound the effect of other blood pressure medications. Diuretics (water pills) can increase the risk of dehydration when combined with this ingredient. Product labelling and verified clinical sources remain the correct references for specific contraindications, interactions and reactions.
Important safety information for Canagliflozin
This page provides an educational overview, not medical advice. Products differ in formulation, strength and directions, and this page does not authorise clinical application or unsupervised use. Review individual product labelling and speak with a healthcare professional when clinical judgement is needed.