Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's is used to treat type 2 diabetes in people whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or the available insulin is not properly utilized by the body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's contains Canagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporters-2 (SGLT-2) (a protein present in the kidney) inhibitor that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose in the body, resulting in an increase in glucose excretion through urine. The removal of excessive glucose helps to lower the blood sugar level. Additionally, it also lowers high blood pressure due to increased diuretic effect (water loss) and reduced body weight due to a reduction in glucose availability.

In some cases, you may experience urinary tract infections, changes in urination (urinating more frequently or in larger amounts, urgent need to urinate, need to urinate at night), constipation, feeling thirsty, nausea, dizziness, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you are pregnant,  planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, tell the doctor if you have/had any medical history of heart, liver, or kidney diseases. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's works best when coupled with a healthy lifestyle like losing weight if you are overweight (BMI>25), eating fewer calories (low fat and sugary food), and being more physically active (at least 150min of activity every week).

Take Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called “anti-diabetic” indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons with high blood sugar levels, which is not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's consists of “Canagliflozin”, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor responsible for the inhibition of SGLT-2 enzymes in the kidney. It prevents the reabsorption of glucose from the blood filtered through your kidney, thereby increasing the glucose excretion from your body when you pee.

Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Before you start taking Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have serious heart disease or if you have had a stroke, low blood pressure (hypotension), and severe liver or kidney disease. Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's, when used with insulin, $ name may lower the blood sugar level, leading to hypoglycemia, which can be fatal. Your doctor may adjust the dose by lowering the dose of insulin or Canagliflozin 100 Tablet 10's in this case. If you experience rapid weight loss, feeling sick or being sick, stomach pain, excessive thirst, fast and deep breathing, confusion, unusual sleepiness or tiredness, a sweet smell to your breath, a sweet or metallic taste in your mouth, or a different odour to your urine or sweat, talk to a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately.