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INVOKANA
canagliflozin · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 105 members |
| Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 16 members |
| Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 16 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204042-001 | INVOKANA | TABLET | CANAGLIFLOZIN | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 204042-002 | INVOKANA | TABLET | CANAGLIFLOZIN | Prescription | AB | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Patents and exclusivity
Source: Orange Book| Patent | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7943788 | July 14, 2027 | 001 | Yes | April 16, 2013 | |
| 7943788 | July 14, 2027 | 002 | Yes | — | |
| 8513202 | December 3, 2027 | 001 | Yes | U-493 | April 16, 2013 |
| 8513202 | December 3, 2027 | 001 | Yes | U-2441 | April 16, 2013 |
| 8513202 | December 3, 2027 | 001 | Yes | U-2632 | April 16, 2013 |
| 8513202 | December 3, 2027 | 002 | Yes | U-493 | April 16, 2013 |
| 8513202 | December 3, 2027 | 002 | Yes | U-2632 | April 16, 2013 |
| 8513202 | December 3, 2027 | 002 | Yes | U-2441 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943788*PED | January 14, 2028 | 001 | No | — | |
| 7943788*PED | January 14, 2028 | 002 | No | — | |
| 8513202*PED | June 3, 2028 | 001 | No | — | |
| 8513202*PED | June 3, 2028 | 002 | No | — | |
| 7943582 | February 26, 2029 | 001 | Yes | U-2441 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943582 | February 26, 2029 | 001 | Yes | U-2632 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943582 | February 26, 2029 | 001 | Yes | U-493 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943582 | February 26, 2029 | 002 | Yes | U-493 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943582 | February 26, 2029 | 002 | Yes | U-2632 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943582 | February 26, 2029 | 002 | Yes | U-2441 | April 16, 2013 |
| 7943582*PED | August 26, 2029 | 001 | No | — | |
| 7943582*PED | August 26, 2029 | 002 | No | — |
| Code | Expires | Product |
|---|---|---|
| NPP | December 18, 2027 | 001 |
| NPP | December 18, 2027 | 002 |
| PED | June 18, 2028 | 001 |
| PED | June 18, 2028 | 002 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 44 | Labeling | Approved | June 3, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 43 | Efficacy | Approved | December 18, 2024 | Priority |
| Supplement | 42 | Labeling | Approved | August 23, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 41 | Labeling | Approved | August 23, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 40 | Labeling | Approved | July 5, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 39 | Labeling | Approved | October 13, 2022 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 34 | Efficacy | Approved | August 18, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 36 | Labeling | Approved | January 24, 2020 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 32 | Efficacy | Approved | September 27, 2019 | Priority |
| Supplement | 27 | Efficacy | Approved | October 29, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 31 | Labeling | Approved | October 26, 2018 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 26 | Labeling | Approved | July 25, 2017 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 18 | Efficacy | Approved | February 1, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 22 | Labeling | Approved | August 17, 2016 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 16 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 16, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 19 | Labeling | Approved | May 20, 2016 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 15 | Efficacy | Approved | May 20, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | March 28, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | March 8, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Labeling | Approved | December 4, 2015 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 6 | Efficacy | Approved | September 10, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 9, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Labeling | Approved | March 3, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 5, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | May 15, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | November 26, 2013 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | March 29, 2013 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · June 9, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · June 5, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · August 26, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · August 26, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · August 26, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · August 26, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · July 7, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · July 6, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · October 17, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · October 14, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · September 24, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · August 19, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · August 19, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · March 24, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · January 27, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · January 27, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · September 30, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · September 30, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · October 31, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · October 31, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · October 30, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · October 30, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · February 27, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · July 28, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · July 25, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · February 1, 2017
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260611). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage ( 1 ) 12/2024 Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) 12/2024 Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ) 08/2024 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) 08/2024 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) 08/2024
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 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
openFDA Drug Labeling2 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 ). 2.1 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 With …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 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
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INVOKANA is contraindicated in patients with a serious hypersensitivity reaction to INVOKANA, such as anaphylaxis or angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) and Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2) ] . • Serious hypersensitivity reaction to INVOKANA ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 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 ). 5.1 Diabetic 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
openFDA Drug Labeling6 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) ] • 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, a …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 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
openFDA Drug Labeling8 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 ). 8.1 Pregnancy 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. 8.2 Lactation 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 …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism 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.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 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
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 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.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 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] .
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: CANAGLIFLOZIN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-4364-0 | 50090-4364 | A-S Medication Solutions | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50090-4364-0) | June 17, 2019 |
| 50090-5029-0 | 50090-5029 | A-S Medication Solutions | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50090-5029-0) | April 28, 2020 |
| 50090-5034-0 | 50090-5034 | A-S Medication Solutions | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50090-5034-0) | May 4, 2020 |
| 50090-5034-1 | 50090-5034 | A-S Medication Solutions | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50090-5034-1) | May 5, 2020 |
| 55154-1425-8 | 55154-1425 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 2070 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (55154-1425-8) | March 29, 2013 |
| 55154-1426-8 | 55154-1426 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 720 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (55154-1426-8) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-140-01 | 50458-140 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-01) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-140-10 | 50458-140 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (50458-140-10) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-140-30 | 50458-140 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-30) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-140-50 | 50458-140 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-50) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-140-90 | 50458-140 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-140-90) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-141-01 | 50458-141 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-141-01) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-141-10 | 50458-141 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (50458-141-10) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-141-30 | 50458-141 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-141-30) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-141-50 | 50458-141 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-141-50) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-141-90 | 50458-141 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50458-141-90) | March 29, 2013 |
| 50090-4364 | 50090-4364 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | March 29, 2013 |
| 50090-5029 | 50090-5029 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | March 29, 2013 |
| 50090-5034 | 50090-5034 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | March 29, 2013 |
| 55154-1425 | 55154-1425 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | — | March 29, 2013 |
| 55154-1426 | 55154-1426 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | — | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-140 | 50458-140 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | March 29, 2013 |
| 50458-141 | 50458-141 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | March 29, 2013 |
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| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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