Canagliflozin
Indications
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus as monotherapy (if metformin inappropriate), Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with insulin or other antidiabetic drugs (if existing treatment fails to achieve adequate glycaemic control)
Drug Interactions
3 drug interactions identified for Canagliflozin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Elderly (risk of volume depletion); elevated haematocrit; hypotension; risk of volume depletion Cautions, further information Volume depletion Correct hypovolaemia before starting treatment....
Side Effects
Common or very common Balanoposthitis; constipation; dyslipidaemia; hypoglycaemia (in combination with insulin or sulfonylurea); increased risk of infection; nausea; thirst; urinary disorders; uroseps...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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