Canagliflozin

What Are The Uses Of Canagliflozin?

Canagliflozin  is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Type 2 diabetes. (control high blood sugar and to prevent complications arising due to diabetes)

What Are The Side Effects Of Canagliflozin?

The common side effects of canagliflozin  are:

• Dizziness
• Light headedness
• Frequent urination
• Unusual dry mouth

Some severe ( but rare) side effects are:

• Signs of kidney problems
• Bladder infections
• High potassium levels in blood

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Canagliflozin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug canagliflozin or any other allergies.
• Kidney disease
• Low blood pressure
• Dehydration
• Heart failure
• Yeast infections in vagina
• Mineral imbalance