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Invokana is a drug used to regulate blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug has specific indications and patients need to pay attention to some issues when used to achieve the highest effectiveness.1. What is the effect of Invokana?
Invokana or Canagliflozin is a drug that is applied together with an appropriate diet and exercise regimen to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. By controlling this high blood sugar, patients will prevent kidney damage, blindness, neurological problems and sexual function. In addition, for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, it is also necessary to take this drug to reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke.For patients with type 2 diabetes as an underlying disease, accompanied by kidney disease, the drug also contributes to reducing the risk of requiring hemodialysis in patients as well as the risk of death from heart failure. . Invokana works by increasing the renal clearance of glucose in type 2 diabetes patients.
The drug is indicated to be taken orally, once a day before the first meal of the day. The dose of medication prescribed is based on the patient's medical condition, the body's response to the drug, and interactions with other drugs that the patient is taking. The medication needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit, preferably at the same times each day.
2. Indications for taking Invokana
Type 2 diabetes Kidney disease caused by diabetes
Invokana là thuốc dùng để điều chỉnh lượng đường trong máu ở những bệnh nhân mắc bệnh đái tháo đường type 2
3. Note when using Invokana
Some common side effects when taking the drug that patients need to be aware of are frequent urination, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, etc. If these symptoms last abnormally long, notify your doctor immediately. treatment as soon as possible. Other side effects that can be dangerous to the patient's health are bladder infections with symptoms of fever, urgency, hot urine, burning urine, painful urination... Kidney disease such as changes in the amount of urine during the day, lower extremity edema... Hyperkalemia such as bradycardia, arrhythmia, muscle weakness...Besides, the drug can also cause new yeast infections in the vagina and penis , genital area, anus... Some suspicious signs are abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, burning and burning of the genitals, unusual odor in this area, swelling of the penis.. The drug rarely causes hypoglycemia, however, if taken with other antidiabetic drugs, does not consume all the metabolic energy from food, exercise too much... Hypoglycemia may also occur. Common clinical manifestations that patients should pay attention to are sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness... At this time, it is necessary to take the patient to a medical facility for assistance. support as soon as possible.
Invokana drug in the treatment of type 2 diabetes is a popular drug that is widely applied in clinical practice in controlling blood sugar in these patients. The drug should be used strictly as prescribed by the treating doctor and combined with a reasonable diet, exercise and sports.
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Reference source: webmd.com
