A C-glucoside with a thiophene ring that is an orally available inhibitor of sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) with antihyperglycemic activity. Canagliflozin is also able to reduce body weight and has a low risk for hypoglycemia.
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Can I take Canagliflozin while breastfeeding?
Because no information is available on the use of canagliflozin during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date
Effects in breastfed infants
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date
Possible effects on lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate drugs to consider
Acarbose, Chlorpropamide, Glyburide , Insulin, Metformin, Tolbutamide
References
Last Revision Date
20150310
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Source: LactMed – National Library of Medicine (NLM)