Invokamet

Alternate Name: Invokamet

Description: Invokamet is a tablet prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. There is not currently a generic version of Invokana available on the market. The average cash price for a 30-day supply of 60 Invokamet (50 mg/500 mg) oral tablets averages $516. Present your LowerMyRx coupon card to the pharmacist when picking up your prescription for instant cost savings.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Hypoglycemic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 150-1000 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine during the second and third part of your pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to. If you had problems ovulating or have irregular periods, this medicine may cause you to ovulate, which could lead to pregnancy if you are sexually active. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control while you are using this medicine. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, blood vessel disease, adrenal or pituitary gland disease, heart failure, vitamin B12 deficiency, nerve problems, type 1 diabetes, an infection, or a history of pancreas problems, genital yeast or urinary tract infections, leg surgery, or foot ulcers. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet, if you drink alcohol, or if you are having surgery or other procedures. This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Increased risk for leg, toe, or midfoot amputation (removal)Low blood pressureKetoacidosis (high ketones and acid in the blood), which can be life-threateningKidney problemsLow blood sugar levels, when used with other diabetes medicinesIncreased risk of genital yeast or urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis, urosepsis)Fournier's gangrene (skin or tissue damage of the area between the anus and genitals)Increased risk for broken bones Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may interact with the dye used for an x-ray or a CT scan. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how canagliflozin/metformin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetazolamide, cimetidine, digoxin, dichlorphenamide, dolutegravir, isoniazid, lithium, morphine, nicotinic acid, quinine, ranitidine, ranolazine, rifampin, ritonavir, trimethoprim, vandetanibBirth control pillsBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill, including amiloride, triamterene)Insulin or other diabetes medicineMedicine for heart rhythm changes (including procainamide, quinidine)Medicine to treat seizures (including phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, zonisamide)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Thyroid medicine, Several other medicines may affect your blood sugar levels. Closely monitor your blood sugar levels when you start or stop another medicine while you are using canagliflozin/metformin., If you are taking an evening dose of metformin extended-release tablets, you should skip the last dose before starting treatment with this medicine the following morning., Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Heavy alcohol use increases your risk for lactic acidosis., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.