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INVOKANA® is a prescription medicine used:
INVOKANA® is not for people with type 1 diabetes or 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.
INVOKAMET® contains two prescription medicines called canagliflozin (INVOKANA®) and metformin hydrochloride (GLUCOPHAGE®). INVOKAMET® XR contains two prescription medicines called canagliflozin (INVOKANA®) and metformin hydrochloride extended-release (GLUMETZA®). They are used along with diet and exercise to:
INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in blood or urine). It is not known if INVOKAMET® or INVOKAMET® XR is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
INVOKANA® and INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR can cause serious side effects, including:
You have a higher chance of getting lactic acidosis with INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR if you have conditions such as: severe kidney problems, or your kidneys are affected by certain X-ray tests that use injectable dye; liver problems; drink alcohol very often (or drink a lot of alcohol in short-term); get dehydrated; have surgery; have a heart attack, severe infection, or stroke.
Do not take if you:
Before you take INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR, tell your doctor if you:
have a history of amputation; have heart disease or are at risk for heart disease; have moderate to severe kidney problems; liver problems; have a history of urinary tract infections or problems with urination; are on a low sodium (salt) diet; have ever had an allergic reaction to INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR; are going to get an injection of dye or contrast agents for an X-ray procedure (INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR will need to be stopped for a short time); have heart problems (including congestive heart failure); are going to have surgery; are eating less due to illness, surgery, or a very low-calorie diet; have or have had problems with your pancreas; drink alcohol very often (or drink a lot of alcohol in short-term); or have any other medical conditions.
Tell your doctor if you are or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed.
INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR, tell your doctor as soon as possible. If you are a premenopausal woman (before the "change of life"), who does not have periods regularly or at all, INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR may increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Talk to your doctor about birth control choices while taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR, if not planning to become pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. INVOKANA® and INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR may pass into your breast milk and harm your baby. Do not breastfeed while taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take: diuretics (water pills), rifampin (used to treat or prevent tuberculosis), phenytoin or phenobarbital (used to control seizures), ritonavir (Norvir®, Kaletra®– used to treat HIV infection), or digoxin (Lanoxin®– used to treat heart problems).
INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR may cause serious side effects, including:
Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, irritability, hunger, fast heartbeat, sweating, shaking, or feeling jittery.
Vaginal yeast infection. Women taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR may get vaginal yeast infections. Symptoms include: vaginal odor, white or yellowish discharge, or vaginal itching.
Yeast infection of the penis (balanitis or balanoposthitis). Men taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR may get a yeast infection of the skin around the penis. Symptoms include: redness, itching, or swelling of the penis; rash; foul smelling discharge; or 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.
Serious allergic reaction. If you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, stop taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR and call your doctor right away or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Broken Bones (fractures). Bone fractures have been seen in patients taking INVOKANA® or INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR. Talk to your doctor about factors that may increase your risk of bone fracture.
Low vitamin B12 (vitamin B12 deficiency). Using metformin for long periods of time may cause a decrease in the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your levels.
The most common side effects of INVOKANA® and INVOKAMET®/INVOKAMET® XR include: urinary tract infection; changes in urination, including urgent need to urinate more often, in larger amounts, or at night; diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, gas, weakness, indigestion, upset stomach, or headache.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC at 1-800-526-7736.
Please see full Product Information for INVOKANA®, INVOKAMET®, and INVOKAMET® XR, including Boxed Warnings, and Medication Guides for INVOKANA®, INVOKAMET®, and INVOKAMET® XR.
Canagliflozin is licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation.
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