canagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride
canagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 16 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including INVOKAMET XR, INVOKAMET. Available dosage forms: tablet, film coated, extended release, tablet, film coated.
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- canagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride
- Brand Names
- INVOKAMET XR, INVOKAMET
- Application Number
- NDA205879
- Sponsor
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 16
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE, TABLET, FILM COATED
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- CANAGLIFLOZIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INVOKAMET and INVOKAMET XR are a combination of canagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, and metformin hydrochloride (HCl), a biguanide, 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 ). Canagliflozin Canagliflozin, when used as a component of INVOKAMET or INVOKAMET XR is indicated in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to reduce the risk of: Major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease ( 1 ). 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 ). INVOKAMET INVOKAMET is a combination of canagliflozin and metformin HCl immediate-release 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. INVOKAMET XR INVOKAMET XR is a combination of canagliflozin and metformin HCl extended-release 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. Canagliflozin Canagliflozin, when used as a component of INVOKAMET or INVOKAMET XR, is indicated in adults 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). 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. Limitations of Use INVOKAMET or INVOKAMET XR are not recommended for use to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .