Invokana

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Quoted from the official label, section “Contraindications”.

How to take it

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• Assess renal function before initiating and as clinically indicated. Assess volume status and correct volume depletion before initiating ( 2.1 ).
• The recommended starting dosage in
• adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 100 mg orally once daily, taken before the first meal of the day to improve glycemic control. The dosage can be increased to 300 mg once daily in patients tolerating 100 mg once daily who have an eGFR of 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 or greater and require additional glycemic control ( 2.2 ).
• For all other indications in
• adults, the recommended dosage of INVOKANA is 100 mg orally once daily ( 2.2 ).
• Dosage adjustments for patients with renal impairment may be required ( 2.3 ).
• See full prescribing information for INVOKANA dosage modifications due to drug interactions ( 2.4 ).
• Withhold INVOKANA at least 3 days, if possible, prior to surgery or procedures associated with prolonged fasting ( 2.5 ). 2.1 Prior to Initiation of INVOKANA Assess renal function before initiating INVOKANA and as clinically indicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . In patients with volume depletion, correct this condition before initiating INVOKANA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Use in Specific Populations (8.5 , 8.6) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Recommended Dosage for Glycemic Control in
• Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 10 Years and Older
• The recommended starting dosage of INVOKANA is 100 mg orally once daily to improve glycemic control, taken before the first meal of the day.
• For additional glycemic control, the dosage of INVOKANA may be increased to the maximum recommended dosage of 300 mg once daily. Recommended Dosage for Other Indications in
• Adults The recommended dosage of INVOKANA is 100 mg orally once daily for the following indications in
• adults:
• to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and nonfatal stroke) in
• adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease (CVD).
• to reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), doubling of serum creatinine, cardiovascular (CV) death, and hospitalization for heart failure in
• adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria greater than 300 mg/day. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in
• Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 10 Years and Older with Renal Impairment Table 1 provides dosage recommendations for
• adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with renal impairment, based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Table 1:
• Recommended Dosage in
• Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 10 Years and Older with Renal Impairment Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate [eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m 2 )] Recommended Dosage eGFR 30 to less than 60 The maximum recommended dosage is 100 mg orally once daily. eGFR less than 30
• Initiation is not recommended
• Adult patients taking INVOKANA with albuminuria greater than 300 mg/day may continue INVOKANA 100 mg once daily to reduce the risk of ESKD, doubling of serum creatinine, CV death, and hospitalization for heart failure [see Indications and Usage (1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. 2.4 Concomitant Use with UDP-Glucuronosyl transferase (UGT) Enzyme Inducers When co-administering INVOKANA with an inducer of UGT (e.g., rifampin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, ritonavir), increase the dosage of INVOKANA based on renal function [see Drug Interactions (7) ]:
• In patients with eGFR 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 or greater, increase the dosage to 200 mg orally once daily in patients currently tolerating INVOKANA 100 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dosage of INVOKANA is 300 mg once daily.
• In patients with eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 , increase to a maximum recommended dosage of 200 mg orally once daily in patients currently tolerating INVOKANA 100 mg once daily. 2.5 Temporary Interruption for Surgery Withhold INVOKANA at least 3 days, if possible, prior to surgery or procedures associated with prolonged fasting. Resume INVOKANA when the patient is clinically stable and has resumed oral intake [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ].

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Other warnings

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Other medicines

Quoted from the official label, section “Drug Interactions”.

If you take too much

In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.

Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.

Use in children

• The safety and effectiveness of INVOKANA as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus have been established in pediatric patients aged 10 years and older. Use of INVOKANA for this indication is supported by evidence from a 52-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 171 pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus and in a pediatric pharmacokinetic study [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The safety profile of pediatric patients treated with INVOKANA was similar to that observed in
• adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The safety and effectiveness of INVOKANA for glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes have not been established in pediatric patients under 10 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of INVOKANA have not been established in pediatric patients to reduce the risk of:
• major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and nonfatal stroke) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease (CVD).
• end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), doubling of serum creatinine, cardiovascular (CV) death, and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria greater than 300 mg/day.

Quoted from the official label, section “Pediatric Use”.

Use in older people

• In 13 clinical trials of INVOKANA, 2,294 patients 65 years and older, and 351 patients 75 years and older were exposed to INVOKANA [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] .
• Patients 65 years and older had a higher incidence of adverse reactions related to reduced intravascular volume with INVOKANA (such as hypotension, postural dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, and dehydration), particularly with the 300 mg daily dose, compared to younger patients; a more prominent increase in the incidence was seen in patients who were 75 years and older [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].
• Smaller reductions in HbA 1C with INVOKANA relative to placebo were seen in older (65 years and older; -0.61% with INVOKANA 100 mg and -0.74% with INVOKANA 300 mg relative to placebo) compared to younger patients (-0.72% with INVOKANA 100 mg and -0.87% with INVOKANA 300 mg relative to placebo).

Quoted from the official label, section “Geriatric Use”.

Side effects

• The following important adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling:
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Other Ketoacidosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]
• Lower Limb Amputation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]
• Volume Depletion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]
• Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]
• Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier's gangrene) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ]
• Genital Mycotic Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]
• Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ]
• Bone Fracture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence):
• female genital mycotic infections, urinary tract infection, and increased urination ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. INVOKANA has been evaluated in clinical trials in
• adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, INVOKANA has been studied in clinical trials in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who also have heart failure or chronic kidney disease. The overall safety profile of INVOKANA was consistent across the studied indications. Clinical Trials in Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Pool of Placebo-Controlled Trials for Glycemic Control The data in Table 2 are derived from four 26-week placebo-controlled trials where INVOKANA was used as monotherapy in one trial and as add-on therapy in three trials. These data reflect exposure of 1,667 adult patients to INVOKANA and a mean duration of exposure to INVOKANA of 24 weeks. Patients received INVOKANA 100 mg (N=833), INVOKANA 300 mg (N=834) or placebo (N=646) once daily. The mean age of the population was 56 years and 2% were older than 75 years of age. Fifty percent (50%) of the population was male and 72% were White, 12% were Asian, and 5% were Black or African American. At baseline the population had diabetes for an average of 7.3 years, had a mean HbA 1C of 8.0% and 20% had established microvascular complications of diabetes. Baseline renal function was normal or mildly impaired (mean eGFR 88 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ). Table 2 shows common adverse reactions associated with the use of INVOKANA. These adverse reactions were not present at baseline, occurred more commonly on INVOKANA than on placebo, and occurred in at least 2% of patients treated with either INVOKANA 100 mg or INVOKANA 300 mg. Table 2:
• Adverse Reactions from Pool of Four 26–Week Placebo-Controlled Trials Reported in ≥ 2% of INVOKANA-Treated Adult Patients The four placebo-controlled trials included one monotherapy trial and three add-on combination trials with metformin HCl, metformin HCl and sulfonylurea, or metformin HCl and pioglitazone. Note:
• Percentages were weighted by studies. Trial weights were proportional to the harmonic mean of the three treatment sample sizes. Adverse Reaction Placebo N=646 INVOKANA 100 mg N=833 INVOKANA 300 mg N=834 Urinary tract infections Urinary tract infections include the following adverse reactions:
• Urinary tract infection, Cystitis, Kidney infection, and Urosepsis. 3.8% 5.9% 4.4% Increased urination Increased urination includes the following adverse reactions:
• Polyuria, Pollakiuria, Urine output increased, Micturition urgency, and Nocturia. 0.7% 5.1% 4.6% Thirst Thirst includes the following adverse reactions:
• Thirst, Dry mouth, and Polydipsia. 0.1% 2.8% 2.4% Constipation 0.9% 1.8% 2.4% Nausea 1.6% 2.1% 2.3% N=312 N=425 N=430 Female genital mycotic infections Female genital mycotic infections include the following adverse reactions:
• Vulvovaginal candidiasis, Vulvovaginal mycotic infection, Vulvovaginitis, Vaginal infection, Vulvitis, and Genital infection fungal. 2.8% 10.6% 11.6% Vulvovaginal pruritus 0.0% 1.6% 3.2% N=334 N=408 N=404 Male genital mycotic infections Male genital mycotic infections include the following adverse reactions:
• Balanitis or Balanoposthitis, Balanitis candida, and Genital infection fungal. 0.7% 4.2% 3.8% Abdominal pain was also more commonly reported in patients taking INVOKANA 100 mg (1.8%), 300 mg (1.7%) than in patients taking placebo (0.8%). Placebo-Controlled Trial in Diabetic Nephropathy The occurrence of adverse reactions for INVOKANA was evaluated in patients participating in CREDENCE, a trial in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria > 300 mg/day [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . These data reflect exposure of 2,201 adult patients to INVOKANA and a mean duration of exposure to INVOKANA of 137 weeks.
• The rate of lower limb amputations associated with the use of INVOKANA 100 mg relative to placebo was 12.3 vs 11.2 events per 1,000 patient-years, respectively, with 2.6 years mean duration of follow-up.
• The incidence of hypotension was 2.8% and 1.5% on INVOKANA 100 mg and placebo, respectively. Pool of Placebo- and Active-Controlled Trials for Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adult Patients The occurrence of adverse reactions for INVOKANA was evaluated in adult patients participating in placebo- and active-controlled trials and in an integrated analysis of two cardiovascular trials, CANVAS and CANVAS-R. The types and frequency of common adverse reactions observed in the pool of eight clinical trials (which reflect an exposure of 6,177 adult patients to INVOKANA) were consistent with those listed in Table 2. Percentages were weighted by trials. Trial weights were proportional to the harmonic mean of the three treatment sample sizes. In this pool, INVOKANA was also associated with the adverse reactions of fatigue (1.8%, 2.2%, and 2.0% with comparator, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively) and loss of strength or energy (i.e., asthenia) (0.6%, 0.7%, and 1.1% with comparator, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively). In the pool of eight clinical trials, the incidence rate of pancreatitis (acute or chronic) was 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.1% receiving comparator, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. In the pool of eight clinical trials, hypersensitivity-related adverse reactions (including erythema, rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema) occurred in 3.0%, 3.8%, and 4.2% of adult patients receiving comparator, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. Five patients experienced serious adverse reactions of hypersensitivity with INVOKANA, which included 4 patients with urticaria and 1 patient with a diffuse rash and urticaria occurring within hours of exposure to INVOKANA. Among these patients, 2 patients discontinued INVOKANA. One patient with urticaria had recurrence when INVOKANA was re-initiated. Photosensitivity-related adverse reactions (including photosensitivity reaction, polymorphic light eruption, and sunburn) occurred in 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.2% of patients receiving comparator, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. Other adverse reactions occurring more frequently on INVOKANA than on comparator were:
• Lower Limb Amputation An increased risk of lower limb amputations associated with INVOKANA use versus placebo was observed in CANVAS (5.9 vs 2.8 events per 1,000 patient-years) and CANVAS-R (7.5 vs 4.2 events per 1,000 patient-years), two randomized, placebo-controlled trials evaluating adult patients with type 2 diabetes who had either established cardiovascular disease or were at risk for cardiovascular disease. Patients in CANVAS and CANVAS-R were followed for an average of 5.7 and 2.1 years, respectively [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] . The amputation data for CANVAS and CANVAS-R are shown in Tables 3 and 4, respectively . Table 3:
• Amputations in the CANVAS Trial in
• Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Placebo N=1,441 INVOKANA 100 mg N=1,445 INVOKANA 300 mg N=1,441 INVOKANA (Pooled) N=2,886 Note:
• Incidence is based on the number of patients with at least one amputation, and not the total number of amputation events. A patient's follow-up is calculated from Day 1 to the first amputation event date. Some patients had more than one amputation. Patients with an amputation, n (%) 22 (1.5) 50 (3.5) 45 (3.1) 95 (3.3) Total amputations 33 83 79 162 Amputation incidence rate (per 1,000 patient-years) 2.8 6.2 5.5 5.9 Hazard Ratio (95% CI) -- 2.24 (1.36, 3.69) 2.01 (1.20, 3.34) 2.12 (1.34, 3.38) Table 4:
• Amputations in the CANVAS-R Trial in
• Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Placebo N=2,903 INVOKANA 100 mg (with up-titration to 300 mg) N=2,904 Note:
• Incidence is based on the number of patients with at least one amputation, and not the total number of amputation events. A patient's follow-up is calculated from Day 1 to the first amputation event date. Some patients had more than one amputation. Patients with an amputation, n (%) 25 (0.9) 45 (1.5) Total amputations 36 59 Amputation incidence rate (per 1,000 patient-years) 4.2 7.5 Hazard Ratio (95% CI) -- 1.80 (1.10, 2.93) Renal Cell Carcinoma In the CANVAS trial in
• adults (mean duration of follow-up of 5.7 years) [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] , the incidence of renal cell carcinoma was 0.15% (2/1,331) and 0.29% (8/2,716) for placebo and INVOKANA, respectively, excluding patients with less than 6 months of follow-up, less than 90 days of treatment, or a history of renal cell carcinoma. A causal relationship to INVOKANA could not be established due to the limited number of cases. Volume Depletion-Related Adverse Reactions INVOKANA results in an osmotic diuresis, which may lead to reductions in intravascular volume. In clinical trials for glycemic control, treatment with INVOKANA was associated with a dose-dependent increase in the incidence of volume depletion-related adverse reactions (e.g., hypotension, postural dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, and dehydration). An increased incidence was observed in adult patients on the 300 mg dose. The three factors associated with the largest increase in volume depletion-related adverse reactions in these trials were the use of loop diuretics, moderate renal impairment (eGFR 30 to less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), and age 75 years and older (Table 5) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5 and 8.6) ] . Table 5:
• Proportion of Adult Patients with at Least One Volume Depletion-Related Adverse Reaction (Pooled Results from 8 Clinical Trials for Glycemic Control) Baseline Characteristic Comparator Group Includes placebo and active-comparator groups % INVOKANA 100 mg % INVOKANA 300 mg % Overall population 1.5% 2.3% 3.4% 75 years of age and older Patients could have more than 1 of the listed risk factors 2.6% 4.9% 8.7% eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 2.5% 4.7% 8.1% Use of loop diuretic 4.7% 3.2% 8.8% Falls In a pool of nine clinical trials in
• adults with mean duration of exposure to INVOKANA of 85 weeks, the proportion of patients who experienced falls was 1.3%, 1.5%, and 2.1% with comparator, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. The higher risk of falls for patients treated with INVOKANA was observed within the first few weeks of treatment. Genital Mycotic Infections In the pool of four placebo-controlled clinical trials in
• adults for glycemic control, female genital mycotic infections (e.g., vulvovaginal mycotic infection, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and vulvovaginitis) occurred in 2.8%, 10.6%, and 11.6% of females treated with placebo, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. Patients with a history of genital mycotic infections were more likely to develop genital mycotic infections on INVOKANA. Female patients who developed genital mycotic infections on INVOKANA were more likely to experience recurrence and require treatment with oral or topical antifungal agents and anti-microbial agents. In females, discontinuation due to genital mycotic infections occurred in 0% and 0.7% of patients treated with placebo and INVOKANA, respectively. In the pool of four placebo-controlled clinical trials in
• adults, male genital mycotic infections (e.g., candidal balanitis, balanoposthitis) occurred in 0.7%, 4.2%, and 3.8% of males treated with placebo, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. Male genital mycotic infections occurred more commonly in uncircumcised males and in males with a prior history of balanitis or balanoposthitis. Male patients who developed genital mycotic infections on INVOKANA were more likely to experience recurrent infections (22% on INVOKANA versus none on placebo) and require treatment with oral or topical antifungal agents and anti-microbial agents than patients on comparators. In males, discontinuations due to genital mycotic infections occurred in 0% and 0.5% of patients treated with placebo and INVOKANA, respectively. In the pooled analysis of 8 randomized trials in
• adults evaluating glycemic control, phimosis was reported in 0.3% of uncircumcised male patients treated with INVOKANA and 0.2% required circumcision to treat the phimosis. Hypoglycemia In all glycemic control trials, hypoglycemia was defined as any event regardless of symptoms, where biochemical hypoglycemia was documented (any glucose value below or equal to 70 mg/dL). Severe hypoglycemia was defined as an event consistent with hypoglycemia where the patient required the assistance of another person to recover, lost consciousness, or experienced a seizure (regardless of whether biochemical documentation of a low glucose value was obtained). In individual clinical trials of glycemic control in
• adults [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] , episodes of hypoglycemia occurred at a higher rate when INVOKANA was co-administered with insulin or sulfonylureas (Table 6). Table 6:
• Incidence of Hypoglycemia Number of patients experiencing at least one event of hypoglycemia based on either biochemically documented episodes or severe hypoglycemic events in the intent-to-treat population in Randomized Clinical Trials of Glycemic Control in
• Adults Monotherapy (26 weeks) Placebo (N=192) INVOKANA 100 mg (N=195) INVOKANA 300 mg (N=197) Overall [N (%)] 5 (2.6) 7 (3.6) 6 (3.0) In Combination with Metformin HCl (26 weeks) Placebo + Metformin HCl (N=183) INVOKANA 100 mg + Metformin HCl (N=368) INVOKANA 300 mg + Metformin HCl (N=367) Overall [N (%)] 3 (1.6) 16 (4.3) 17 (4.6) Severe [N (%)] Severe episodes of hypoglycemia were defined as those where the patient required the assistance of another person to recover, lost consciousness, or experienced a seizure (regardless of whether biochemical documentation of a low glucose value was obtained) 0 (0) 1 (0.3) 1 (0.3) In Combination with Metformin HCl (52 weeks) Glimepiride + Metformin HCl (N=482) INVOKANA 100 mg + Metformin HCl (N=483) INVOKANA 300 mg + Metformin HCl (N=485) Overall [N (%)] 165 (34.2) 27 (5.6) 24 (4.9) Severe [N (%)] 15 (3.1) 2 (0.4) 3 (0.6) In Combination with Sulfonylurea (18 weeks) Placebo + Sulfonylurea (N=69) INVOKANA 100 mg + Sulfonylurea (N=74) INVOKANA 300 mg + Sulfonylurea (N=72) Overall [N (%)] 4 (5.8) 3 (4.1) 9 (12.5) In Combination with Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (26 weeks) Placebo + Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (N=156) INVOKANA 100 mg + Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (N=157) INVOKANA 300 mg + Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (N=156) Overall [N (%)] 24 (15.4) 43 (27.4) 47 (30.1) Severe [N (%)] 1 (0.6) 1 (0.6) 0 In Combination with Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (52 weeks) Sitagliptin + Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (N=378) INVOKANA 300 mg + Metformin HCl + Sulfonylurea (N=377) Overall [N (%)] 154 (40.7) 163 (43.2) Severe [N (%)] 13 (3.4) 15 (4.0) In Combination with Metformin HCl + Pioglitazone (26 weeks) Placebo + Metformin HCl + Pioglitazone (N=115) INVOKANA 100 mg + Metformin HCl + Pioglitazone (N=113) INVOKANA 300 mg + Metformin HCl + Pioglitazone (N=114) Overall [N (%)] 3 (2.6) 3 (2.7) 6 (5.3) In Combination with Insulin (18 weeks) Placebo (N=565) INVOKANA 100 mg (N=566) INVOKANA 300 mg (N=587) Overall [N (%)] 208 (36.8) 279 (49.3) 285 (48.6) Severe [N (%)] 14 (2.5) 10 (1.8) 16 (2.7) Bone Fracture In the CANVAS trial in
• adults [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] , the incidence rates of all adjudicated bone fracture were 1.09, 1.59, and 1.79 events per 100 patient-years of follow-up to placebo, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. The fracture imbalance was observed within the first 26 weeks of therapy and remained through the end of the trial. Fractures were more likely to be low trauma (e.g., fall from no more than standing height), and affect the distal portion of upper and lower extremities. Laboratory and Imaging Tests Increases in Serum Creatinine and Decreases in eGFR Initiation of INVOKANA causes an increase in serum creatinine and decrease in estimated GFR. In adult patients with moderate renal impairment, the increase in serum creatinine generally does not exceed 0.2 mg/dL, occurs within the first 6 weeks of starting therapy, and then stabilizes. Increases that do not fit this pattern should prompt further evaluation to exclude the possibility of acute kidney injury [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . The acute effect on eGFR reverses after treatment discontinuation suggesting acute hemodynamic changes may play a role in the renal function changes observed with INVOKANA. Increases in Serum Potassium In a pooled population of adult patients (N=723) in glycemic control trials with moderate renal impairment (eGFR 45 to less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), increases in serum potassium to greater than 5.4 mEq/L and 15% above baseline occurred in 5.3%, 5.0%, and 8.8% of patients treated with placebo, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. Severe elevations (greater than or equal to 6.5 mEq/L) occurred in 0.4% of patients treated with placebo, no patients treated with INVOKANA 100 mg, and 1.3% of patients treated with INVOKANA 300 mg. In these patients, increases in potassium were more commonly seen in those with elevated potassium at baseline. Among patients with moderate renal impairment, approximately 84% were taking medications that interfere with potassium excretion, such as potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin-receptor blockers [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ] . In CREDENCE, no difference in serum potassium, no increase in adverse events of hyperkalemia, and no increase in absolute (> 6.5 mEq/L) or relative (> upper limit of normal and > 15% increase from baseline) increases in serum potassium were observed in
• adults treated with INVOKANA 100 mg relative to placebo. Increases in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) and non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (non-HDL-C) In the pool of four glycemic control placebo-controlled trials in
• adults, dose-related increases in LDL-C with INVOKANA were observed. Mean changes (percent changes) from baseline in LDL-C relative to placebo were 4.4 mg/dL (4.5%) and 8.2 mg/dL (8.0%) with INVOKANA 100 mg and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively. The mean baseline LDL-C levels were 104 to 110 mg/dL across treatment groups. Dose-related increases in non-HDL-C with INVOKANA were observed in
• adults. Mean changes (percent changes) from baseline in non-HDL-C relative to placebo were 2.1 mg/dL (1.5%) and 5.1 mg/dL (3.6%) with INVOKANA 100 mg and 300 mg, respectively. The mean baseline non-HDL-C levels were 140 to 147 mg/dL across treatment groups. Increases in Hemoglobin In the pool of four placebo-controlled trials of glycemic control in
• adults, mean changes (percent changes) from baseline in hemoglobin were -0.18 g/dL (-1.1%) with placebo, 0.47 g/dL (3.5%) with INVOKANA 100 mg, and 0.51 g/dL (3.8%) with INVOKANA 300 mg. The mean baseline hemoglobin value was approximately 14.1 g/dL across treatment groups. At the end of treatment, 0.8%, 4.0%, and 2.7% of patients treated with placebo, INVOKANA 100 mg, and INVOKANA 300 mg, respectively, had hemoglobin above the upper limit of normal. Decreases in Bone Mineral Density Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in a clinical trial of 714 older
• adults (mean age 64 years) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . At 2 years, adult patients randomized to INVOKANA 100 mg and INVOKANA 300 mg had placebo-corrected declines in BMD at the total hip of 0.9% and 1.2%, respectively, and at the lumbar spine of 0.3% and 0.7%, respectively. Additionally, placebo-adjusted BMD declines were 0.1% at the femoral neck for both INVOKANA doses and 0.4% at the distal forearm for patients randomized to INVOKANA 300 mg. The placebo-adjusted change at the distal forearm for patients randomized to INVOKANA 100 mg was 0%. Clinical Trial in Pediatric Patients Aged 10 Years and Older with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus INVOKANA was administered to 84 pediatric patients in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 171 pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with a mean exposure to INVOKANA of 48.3 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . At baseline, background therapies included metformin monotherapy (46%), metformin and insulin (29%), diet and exercise only (14%), and insulin monotherapy (11%). Approximately 42% were Asian, 42% were White, 11% were Black or African American, 5% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 36% identified as Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The mean baseline eGFR was 157.3 mL/min/1.73 m 2 , and approximately 16% (24/151) of the trial population with measurements had microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria. The safety profile of pediatric patients treated with INVOKANA was similar to that observed in
• adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Additional adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of INVOKANA. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is generally not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Metabolism and Nutrition Ketoacidosis Renal and Urinary Acute Kidney Injury Immune System Anaphylaxis Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Angioedema Infections Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis, Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier's gangrene)

Quoted from the official label, section “Adverse Reactions”.

What to discuss with your doctor

• Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Other Ketoacidosis Inform patients that INVOKANA can cause potentially fatal ketoacidosis and that type 2 diabetes mellitus and pancreatic disorders (e.g., history of pancreatitis or pancreatic surgery) are risk factors.
• Educate all patients on precipitating factors (such as insulin dose reduction or missed doses, infection, reduced caloric intake, ketogenic diet, surgery, dehydration, and alcohol abuse) and symptoms of ketoacidosis (including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tiredness, and labored breathing).
• Inform patients that blood glucose may be normal even in the presence of ketoacidosis.
• Advise patients that they may be asked to monitor ketones.
• If symptoms of ketoacidosis occur, instruct patients to discontinue INVOKANA and seek medical attention immediately [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].
• Lower Limb Amputation Inform patients that INVOKANA is associated with an increased risk of amputations.
• Counsel patients about the importance of routine preventative foot care.
• Instruct patients to monitor for new pain or tenderness, sores or ulcers, or infections involving the leg or foot and to seek medical advice immediately if such signs or symptoms develop [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
• Volume Depletion Inform patients that symptomatic hypotension may occur with INVOKANA and advise them to contact their doctor if they experience such symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .
• Inform patients that dehydration may increase the risk for hypotension, and to have adequate fluid intake.
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues Inform patients that hypoglycemia has been reported when INVOKANA is used with insulin or insulin secretagogues.
• Educate patients or caregivers on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ].
• Serious Urinary Tract Infections Inform patients of the potential for urinary tract infections, which may be serious.
• Provide them with information on the symptoms of urinary tract infections.
• Advise them to seek medical advice if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .
• Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier's Gangrene) Inform patients that necrotizing infections of the perineum (Fournier's gangrene) have occurred with INVOKANA.
• Counsel patients to promptly seek medical attention if they develop pain or tenderness, redness, or swelling of the genitals or the area from the genitals back to the rectum, along with a fever above 100.4°F or malaise [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .
• Genital Mycotic Infections in Females (e.g., Vulvovaginitis) Inform female patients that vaginal yeast infection may occur and provide them with information on the signs and symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.
• Advise them of treatment options and when to seek medical advice [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .
• Genital Mycotic Infections in Males (e.g., Balanitis or Balanoposthitis) Inform male patients that yeast infection of penis (e.g., balanitis or balanoposthitis) may occur, especially in uncircumcised males and patients with prior history.
• Provide them with information on the signs and symptoms of balanitis and balanoposthitis (rash or redness of the glans or foreskin of the penis).
• Advise them of treatment options and when to seek medical advice [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .
• Hypersensitivity Reactions Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions, such as urticaria, rash, anaphylaxis, and angioedema, have been reported with INVOKANA.
• Advise patients to report immediately any signs or symptoms suggesting allergic reaction, and to discontinue drug until they have consulted prescribing physicians [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] .
• Bone Fracture Inform patients that bone fractures have been reported in adult patients taking INVOKANA.
• Provide them with information on factors that may contribute to fracture risk [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] .
• Pregnancy Advise pregnant women, and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus with treatment with INVOKANA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] .
• Instruct females of reproductive potential to report pregnancies to their physicians as soon as possible.
• Lactation Advise women that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with INVOKANA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].
• Laboratory Tests Inform patients that due to its mechanism of action, patients taking INVOKANA will test positive for glucose in their urine [see Drug Interactions (7) ] .
• Missed Dose If a dose is missed, advise patients to take it as soon as it is remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose, in which case patients should skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time.
• Advise patients not to take two doses of INVOKANA at the same time.

Quoted from the official label, section “Patient Counseling Information”.

Strengths and forms

• FORMS AND STRENGTHS
• INVOKANA 100 mg tablets are yellow, capsule-shaped, tablets with "CFZ" on one side and "100" on the other side.
• INVOKANA 300 mg tablets are white, capsule-shaped, tablets with "CFZ" on one side and "300" on the other side. Tablets:
• 100 mg, 300 mg ( 3 )

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage Forms & Strengths”.

What it looks like and how it is packed

• INVOKANA ® (canagliflozin) tablets are available in the strengths and packages listed below:
• 100 mg tablets are yellow, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets with "CFZ" on one side and "100" on the other side.
• Bottles of approximately 2070 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-1425-8 300 mg tablets are white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets with "CFZ" on one side and "300" on the other side.
• Bottles of approximately 720 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-1426-8 Storage and Handling
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store at 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted between 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] .

Quoted from the official label, section “How Supplied”.

How to store it

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store at 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted between 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] .

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What is in it

• INVOKANA ® (canagliflozin) contains canagliflozin, an inhibitor of SGLT2, the transporter responsible for reabsorbing the majority of glucose filtered by the kidney.
• Canagliflozin, the active ingredient of INVOKANA, is chemically known as (1 S )-1,5-anhydro-1-[3-[[5-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-thienyl]methyl]-4-methylphenyl]-D-glucitol hemihydrate and its molecular formula and weight are C 24 H 25 FO 5 S∙1/2 H 2 O and 453.53, respectively.
• The structural formula for canagliflozin is:
• Canagliflozin is practically insoluble in aqueous media from pH 1.1 to 12.9.
• INVOKANA is supplied as film-coated tablets for oral administration, containing 102 and 306 mg of canagliflozin in each tablet strength, corresponding to 100 mg and 300 mg of canagliflozin (anhydrous), respectively.
• Inactive ingredients of the core tablet are croscarmellose sodium (E468), hydroxypropyl cellulose (E463), lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate (E572), and microcrystalline cellulose (E460[i]).
• The magnesium stearate is vegetable-sourced.
• The tablets are finished with a commercially available film-coating consisting of the following excipients:
• iron oxide yellow (E172) (100 mg tablet only), macrogol/PEG3350 (E1521), polyvinyl alcohol (E1203) (partially hydrolyzed), talc (E553b), and titanium dioxide (E171).
• Chemical Structure

Quoted from the official label, section “Description”.

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Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

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