INVOKANA canagliflozin 100 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 5-count
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This medicine belongs to the Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor class.
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Canagliflozin is used to: lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not make or use insulin normally). reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death in certain people who have type 2 diabetes reduce the risk of worsening of kidney disease, being hospitalized for heart failure, and death in certain adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease Canagliflozin is in a class of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It works by helping the kidneys remove glucose (sugar) and excess fluid...
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $18.92 | $94.62 / 5 tablets |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Invokana 100 mg 50090-5034-00 | A-S | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Invokana 100 mgthis 50458-0140-01 | Janssen | 5 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Invokana 100 mg 55154-1425-08 | Cardinal | 2070 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
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| US 8513202 ↗ | Drug substance | U-493 | Dec 3, 2027 |
| US 8513202 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2441 | Dec 3, 2027 |
| US 7943582 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2441 | Feb 26, 2029 |
| US 7943582 ↗ | Drug substance | U-493 | Feb 26, 2029 |
| US 8513202 ↗ | Drug substance | U-493 | Dec 3, 2027 |
| US 8513202 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2632 | Dec 3, 2027 |
| US 8513202 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2632 | Dec 3, 2027 |
| US 7943582 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2632 | Feb 26, 2029 |
| US 7943582 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2632 | Feb 26, 2029 |
| US 8513202 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2441 | Dec 3, 2027 |
| US 7943582 ↗ | Drug substance | U-2441 | Feb 26, 2029 |
| US 7943582 ↗ | Drug substance | U-493 | Feb 26, 2029 |
| US 7943788 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Jul 14, 2027 |
| US 7943788 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Jul 14, 2027 |
| US 7943582*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Aug 26, 2029 |
| US 7943788*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 14, 2028 |
| US 7943582*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Aug 26, 2029 |
| US 7943788*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 14, 2028 |
| US 8513202*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Jun 3, 2028 |
| US 8513202*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Jun 3, 2028 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
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| NPP | New Patient Population | Dec 18, 2027 |
| NPP | New Patient Population | Dec 18, 2027 |
| PED | Pediatric Exclusivity (+6 months) | Jun 18, 2028 |
| PED | Pediatric Exclusivity (+6 months) | Jun 18, 2028 |
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| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 50458-0140-01 You're viewing this | 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-01) | — | — | 2013-03-29 | Active |
| 50458-0140-10 | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (50458-140-10) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | — | — | 2013-03-29 | Active |
| 50458-0140-30 | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-30) | $19.11 / ea | $573.27 | 2013-03-29 | Active |
| 50458-0140-50 | 500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-50) | — | — | 2013-03-29 | Active |
| 50458-0140-90 | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-90) | $19.11 / ea | $1,719.80 | 2013-03-29 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INVOKANA (canagliflozin) is indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 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.
INVOKANA is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor indicated: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ). To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease ( 1 ). To reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease, doubling of serum creatinine, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria ( 1 ).
Limitations of Use: Not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ). Not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ( 1 ). Limitations of Use INVOKANA is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
INVOKANA is not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 . INVOKANA is likely to be ineffective in this setting based upon its mechanism of action.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 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 ).
2.1Prior 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) ] .
2.2Recommended 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.
2.3Recommended 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) ].
2.4Concomitant 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.
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💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE 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 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INVOKANA is contraindicated in patients with a serious hypersensitivity reaction to INVOKANA, such as anaphylaxis or angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2) ] . Serious hypersensitivity reaction to INVOKANA ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Other Ketoacidosis : Consider ketone monitoring in patients at risk for ketoacidosis, as indicated. Assess for ketoacidosis regardless of presenting blood glucose levels and discontinue INVOKANA if ketoacidosis is suspected. Monitor patients for resolution of ketoacidosis before restarting ( 5.1 ).
Lower Limb Amputation : Monitor patients for infections or ulcers of lower limb and institute appropriate treatment ( 5.2 ). Volume Depletion : May result in acute kidney injury. Before initiating INVOKANA, assess and correct volume status in patients with renal impairment, elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics.
Monitor for signs and symptoms during therapy ( 5.3 ). Genitourinary Infections, including Urosepsis, Pyelonephritis, Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier’s Gangrene), and Genital Mycotic Infections : Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of genitourinary infections and treat promptly, if indicated. Immediately evaluate patients presenting with pain or tenderness, erythema, or swelling in the genital or perineal area, along with fever or malaise, for necrotizing fasciitis and if suspected, discontinue INVOKANA, and promptly institute appropriate medical and/or surgical intervention ( 5.4 ).
Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues : Consider a lower dose of insulin or the insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia when used in combination with INVOKANA ( 5.5 ). Hypersensitivity Reactions : Discontinue INVOKANA and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve ( 5.6 ). Bone Fracture : Consider factors that contribute to fracture risk before initiating INVOKANA ( 5.7 ).
5.1Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Other Ketoacidosis In patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, INVOKANA significantly increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening event, beyond the background rate. In placebo-controlled trials of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, the risk of ketoacidosis was markedly increased in patients who received sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors compared to patients who received placebo; this risk may be greater with higher doses of INVOKANA.
INVOKANA is not indicated for glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and pancreatic disorders (e.g., history of pancreatitis or pancreatic surgery) are also risk factors for ketoacidosis. There have been postmarketing reports of fatal events of ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using SGLT2 inhibitors, including INVOKANA.
Precipitating conditions for diabetic ketoacidosis or other ketoacidosis include under-insulinization due to insulin dose reduction or missed insulin doses, acute febrile illness, reduced caloric intake, ketogenic diet, surgery, volume depletion, and alcohol abuse. Signs and symptoms are consistent with dehydration and severe metabolic acidosis and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, generalized malaise, and shortness of breath. Blood glucose levels at presentation may be below those typically expected for diabetic ketoacidosis (e.g., less than 250 mg/dL).
Ketoacidosis and glucosuria may persist longer than typically expected. Urinary glucose excretion persists for 3 days after discontinuing INVOKANA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]; however, there have been postmarketing reports of ketoacidosis and/or glucosuria lasting greater than 6 days and some up to 2 weeks after discontinuation of SGLT2 inhibitors. Consider ketone monitoring in patients at risk for ketoacidosis if indicated by the clinical situation.
Assess for ketoacidosis regardless of presenting blood glucose levels in patients who present with signs and symptoms consistent with severe metabolic acidosis. If ketoacidosis is suspected, discontinue INVOKANA, promptly evaluate, and treat ketoacidosis, if confirmed. Monito…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 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) ] Genitourinary Infections, including Urosepsis, Pyelonephritis, Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier’s Gangrene), and Genital Mycotic Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Bone Fracture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] 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.
6.1Clinical 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.…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 7: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with INVOKANA UGT Enzyme Inducers Clinical Impact: UGT enzyme inducers decrease canagliflozin exposure which may reduce the effectiveness of INVOKANA. Intervention: For patients with eGFR 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 or greater, if an inducer of UGTs is administered with INVOKANA, increase the dosage to 200 mg daily in patients currently tolerating INVOKANA 100 mg daily. The total daily dosage may be increased to 300 mg daily in patients currently tolerating INVOKANA 200 mg daily who require additional glycemic control.
For patients with eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 , if an inducer of UGTs is administered with INVOKANA, increase the dosage to 200 mg daily in patients currently tolerating INVOKANA 100 mg daily. Consider adding another antihyperglycemic agent in patients who require additional glycemic control [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Examples: Rifampin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, ritonavir Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues Clinical Impact: The risk of hypoglycemia is increased when INVOKANA is used concomitantly with insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylurea) or insulin.
Intervention: Concomitant use may require a lower dosage of the insulin secretagogue or insulin to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Digoxin Clinical Impact: Canagliflozin increases digoxin exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Intervention: Monitor patients taking INVOKANA with concomitant digoxin for a need to adjust the dosage of digoxin.
Lithium Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of an SGLT2 inhibitor with lithium may decrease serum lithium concentrations. Intervention: Monitor serum lithium concentration more frequently during INVOKANA initiation and dosage changes. Drug/Laboratory Test Interference Positive Urine Glucose Test Clinical Impact: SGLT2 inhibitors increase urinary glucose excretion which will lead to positive urine glucose tests.
Intervention: Monitoring glycemic control with urine glucose tests is not recommended in patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors. Use alternative methods to monitor glycemic control. Interference with 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) Assay Clinical Impact: Measurements of 1,5-AG are unreliable in assessing glycemic control in patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors.
Intervention: Monitoring glycemic control with 1,5-AG assay is not recommended in patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors. Use alternative methods to monitor glycemic control. See full prescribing information for information on drug interactions and interference of INVOKANA with laboratory tests ( 7 ).
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy : Advise females of the potential risk to a fetus especially during the second and third trimesters ( 8.1 ). Lactation : Not recommended when breastfeeding ( 8.2 ). Geriatrics : Higher incidence of adverse reactions related to reduced intravascular volume ( 8.5 ).
Renal Impairment : Higher incidence of adverse reactions related to hypotension and renal function ( 8.6 ). Hepatic Impairment : Not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment ( 8.7 ).
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on juvenile animal data showing adverse renal effects, INVOKANA is not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Limited data with INVOKANA in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy [see Clinical Considerations ].
In juvenile animal studies, adverse renal pelvic and tubule dilatations that were not reversible were observed in rats when canagliflozin was administered during a period of renal development corresponding to the late second and third trimesters of human pregnancy, at an exposure 0.5-times the 300 mg clinical dose, based on AUC. The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6–10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with a HbA 1C >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20–25% in women with a HbA 1C >10.
The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-eclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications.
Poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia related morbidity. Animal Data Canagliflozin dosed directly to juvenile rats from postnatal day (PND) 21 until PND 90 at doses of 4, 20, 65, or 100 mg/kg increased kidney weights and dose dependently increased the incidence and severity of renal pelvic and tubular dilatation at all doses tested. Exposure at the lowest dose was greater than or equal to 0.5-times the 300 mg clinical dose, based on AUC.
These outcomes occurred with drug exposure during periods of renal development in rats that correspond to the late second and third trimester of human renal development. The renal pelvic dilatations observed in juvenile animals did not fully reverse within a 1-month recovery period. In embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, canagliflozin was administered for intervals coinciding with the first trimester period of organogenesis in humans.
No developmental toxicities independent of maternal toxicity were observed when canagliflozin was administered at doses up to 100 mg/kg in pregnant rats and 160 mg/kg in pregnant rabbits during embryonic organogenesis or during a study in which maternal rats were dosed from gestation day (GD) 6 through PND 21, yielding exposures up to approximately 19-times the 300 mg clinical dose, based on AUC.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of INVOKANA in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Canagliflozin is present in the milk of lactating rats [see Data ] . Since human kidney maturation occurs in utero and during the first 2 years of life when lactational exposure may occur, there may be risk to the developing human kidney.
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, advise women that use of INVOKANA is not recommended while breastfeeding. Data Animal Data Radiolabeled canagliflozin administered to lactating rats on day 13 post-partu…
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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on juvenile animal data showing adverse renal effects, INVOKANA is not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Limited data with INVOKANA in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy [see Clinical Considerations ].
In juvenile animal studies, adverse renal pelvic and tubule dilatations that were not reversible were observed in rats when canagliflozin was administered during a period of renal development corresponding to the late second and third trimesters of human pregnancy, at an exposure 0.5-times the 300 mg clinical dose, based on AUC. The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6–10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with a HbA 1C >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20–25% in women with a HbA 1C >10.
The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-eclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications.
Poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia related morbidity. Animal Data Canagliflozin dosed directly to juvenile rats from postnatal day (PND) 21 until PND 90 at doses of 4, 20, 65, or 100 mg/kg increased kidney weights and dose dependently increased the incidence and severity of renal pelvic and tubular dilatation at all doses tested. Exposure at the lowest dose was greater than or equal to 0.5-times the 300 mg clinical dose, based on AUC.
These outcomes occurred with drug exposure during periods of renal development in rats that correspond to the late second and third trimester of human renal development. The renal pelvic dilatations observed in juvenile animals did not fully reverse within a 1-month recovery period. In embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, canagliflozin was administered for intervals coinciding with the first trimester period of organogenesis in humans.
No developmental toxicities independent of maternal toxicity were observed when canagliflozin was administered at doses up to 100 mg/kg in pregnant rats and 160 mg/kg in pregnant rabbits during embryonic organogenesis or during a study in which maternal rats were dosed from gestation day (GD) 6 through PND 21, yielding exposures up to approximately 19-times the 300 mg clinical dose, based on AUC.
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8.4Pediatric Use 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.
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8.5Geriatric Use 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).
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10 OVERDOSAGE In the event of an overdose, contact the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations. It is also reasonable to employ the usual supportive measures, e.g., remove unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, employ clinical monitoring, and institute supportive treatment as dictated by the patient's clinical status. Canagliflozin was negligibly removed during a 4-hour hemodialysis session.
Canagliflozin is not expected to be dialyzable by peritoneal dialysis.
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action SGLT2, expressed in the proximal renal tubules, is responsible for the majority of the reabsorption of filtered glucose from the tubular lumen. Canagliflozin is an inhibitor of SGLT2. By inhibiting SGLT2, canagliflozin reduces reabsorption of filtered glucose and lowers the renal threshold for glucose (RT G ), and thereby increases urinary glucose excretion (UGE).
Canagliflozin increases the delivery of sodium to the distal tubule by blocking SGLT2-dependent glucose and sodium reabsorption. This is believed to increase tubuloglomerular feedback and reduce intraglomerular pressure.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Following single and multiple oral doses of canagliflozin in adult patients with type 2 diabetes, dose-dependent decreases in RT G and increases in urinary glucose excretion were observed. From a starting RT G value of approximately 240 mg/dL, canagliflozin at 100 mg and 300 mg once daily suppressed RT G throughout the 24-hour period. Data from single oral doses of canagliflozin in healthy volunteers indicate that, on average, the elevation in urinary glucose excretion approaches baseline by about 3 days for doses up to 300 mg once daily.
Maximal suppression of mean RT G over the 24-hour period was seen with the 300 mg daily dose to approximately 70 to 90 mg/dL in patients with type 2 diabetes in Phase 1 trials. The reductions in RT G led to increases in mean UGE of approximately 100 g/day in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with either 100 mg or 300 mg of canagliflozin. In patients with type 2 diabetes given 100 to 300 mg once daily over a 16-day dosing period, reductions in RT G and increases in urinary glucose excretion were observed over the dosing period.
In this trial, plasma glucose declined in a dose-dependent fashion within the first day of dosing. In single-dose trials in healthy and type 2 diabetic patients, treatment with canagliflozin 300 mg before a mixed-meal delayed intestinal glucose absorption and reduced postprandial glucose. Cardiac Electrophysiology In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, active-comparator, 4-way crossover trial, 60 healthy adult subjects were administered a single oral dose of canagliflozin 300 mg, canagliflozin 1,200 mg (4 times the maximum recommended dose), moxifloxacin, and placebo.
No meaningful changes in QTc interval were observed with either the recommended dose of 300 mg or the 1,200 mg dose.
12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of canagliflozin is similar in healthy subjects and patients with type 2 diabetes. Following single-dose oral administration of 100 mg and 300 mg of INVOKANA, peak plasma concentrations (median T max ) of canagliflozin occurs within 1 to 2 hours post-dose. Plasma C max and AUC of canagliflozin increased in a dose-proportional manner from 50 mg to 300 mg.
The apparent terminal half-life (t 1/2 ) was 10.6 hours and 13.1 hours for the 100 mg and 300 mg doses, respectively. Steady-state was reached after 4 to 5 days of once-daily dosing with canagliflozin 100 mg to 300 mg. Canagliflozin does not exhibit time-dependent pharmacokinetics and accumulated in plasma up to 36% following multiple doses of 100 mg and 300 mg.
Absorption The mean absolute oral bioavailability of canagliflozin is approximately 65%. Co-administration of a high-fat meal with canagliflozin had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of canagliflozin; therefore, INVOKANA may be taken with or without food. However, based on the potential to reduce postprandial plasma glucose excursions due to delayed intestinal glucose absorption, it is recommended that INVOKANA be taken before the first meal of the day [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] .
Distribution The mean steady-state volume of distribution of canagliflozin following a single intravenous infusion in healthy subjects was
83.5L, suggesting extensive tissue distribution. Canagliflozin is extensively bound to proteins in plasma (99%), mainly to albumin. Protein binding is…
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12.1Mechanism of Action SGLT2, expressed in the proximal renal tubules, is responsible for the majority of the reabsorption of filtered glucose from the tubular lumen. Canagliflozin is an inhibitor of SGLT2. By inhibiting SGLT2, canagliflozin reduces reabsorption of filtered glucose and lowers the renal threshold for glucose (RT G ), and thereby increases urinary glucose excretion (UGE).
Canagliflozin increases the delivery of sodium to the distal tubule by blocking SGLT2-dependent glucose and sodium reabsorption. This is believed to increase tubuloglomerular feedback and reduce intraglomerular pressure.
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 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. NDC 50458-140-30 Bottle of 30 NDC 50458-140-90 Bottle of 90 NDC 50458-140-50 Bottle of 500 300 mg tablets are white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets with "CFZ" on one side and "300" on the other side. NDC 50458-141-30 Bottle of 30 NDC 50458-141-90 Bottle of 90 NDC 50458-141-50 Bottle of 500 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] .
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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] .
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11 DESCRIPTION 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
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 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 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. Genitourinary Infections, including Urosepsis, Pyelonephritis, Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum (Fournier’s Gangrene), and Genital Mycotic Infections Counsel patients that genitourinary infections may occur when taking INVOKANA and may become serious. Educate patients on the symptoms and advise them to seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Specifically, advise 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 (5.4) ] . 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) ] .
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 (5.6) ] . 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 (5.7) ] . 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 Instruct patients to take INVOKANA only as prescribed.
If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible. Advise patients not to double their next dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] .
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 06/2026 Medication Guide INVOKANA ® (in-vo-KAHN-uh) (canagliflozin) tablets, for oral use What is the most important information I should know about INVOKANA?
INVOKANA can cause serious side effects, including: Diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in your blood or urine) in people with type 1 and other ketoacidosis. INVOKANA can cause ketoacidosis that can be life-threatening and may lead to death. Ketoacidosis is a serious condition which needs to be treated in a hospital.
People with type 1 diabetes have a high risk of getting ketoacidosis. People with type 2 diabetes or pancreas problems also have an increased risk of getting ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis can also happen in people who: are sick, cannot eat or drink as usual, skip meals, are on a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates (ketogenic diet), take less than the usual amount of insulin or miss insulin doses, drink too much alcohol, have a loss of too much fluid from the body (volume depletion), or who have surgery or a procedure that requires not having food for a long time (prolonged fasting).
Ketoacidosis can happen even if your blood sugar is less than 250 mg/dL. Your healthcare provider may ask you to periodically check ketones in your urine or blood. Stop taking INVOKANA and call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get any of the following.
If possible, check for ketones in your urine or blood, even if your blood sugar is less than 250 mg/dL: nausea vomiting stomach-area (abdominal) pain tiredness trouble breathing ketones in your urine or blood Amputations. INVOKANA may increase your risk of lower limb amputations. You may be at a higher risk of lower limb amputation if you: have a history of amputation have had blocked or narrowed blood vessels, usually in your leg have damage to the nerves (neuropathy) in your leg have had diabetic foot ulcers or sores Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new pain or tenderness, any sores, ulcers, or infections in your leg or foot.
Talk to your healthcare provider about proper foot care. Dehydration. INVOKANA can cause some people to become dehydrated (the loss of too much body water).
Dehydration may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). There have been reports of sudden worsening of kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes who are taking INVOKANA. You may be at higher risk of dehydration if you: take medicines to lower your blood pressure, including diuretics (water pill) are on a low sodium (salt) diet have kidney problems are 65 years of age or older Talk to your healthcare provider about what you can do to prevent dehydration including how much fluid you should drink on a daily basis.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you reduce the amount of food or liquid you drink, for example if you cannot eat or you start to lose liquids from your body, for example from vomiting, diarrhea, or being in the sun too long. Genital and urinary tract infections. INVOKANA can cause serious infections in your genital area or urinary tract that could require hospitalization.
A rare but serious bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis can cause damage to the tissue under the skin in the area between and around the anus and genitals (perineum). This infection may require hospitalization, multiple surgeries, and could lead to death. Seek medical attention immediately if you have a fever or you are feeling very weak, tired or uncomfortable (malaise), and you develop any of the following symptoms in the area between and around your anus and genitals: pain or tenderness swelling redness of skin (erythema) Also tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these signs or symptoms of urinary tract infections or yeast infections: Urinary tract infection: burning feeling when you urinate need to urinate often or right…