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Invokana® Alternatives

Invokana®(Canagliflozin)
Ozempic®(Semaglutide)
Prescription Only
Invokana, an oral medication for diabetes, plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. Canagliflozin, its active component, functions by facilitating the elimination of...
Prescription Only
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injection that helps improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It also reduces the risk of major cardiovascular...
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Administration
Oral. Learn more.
Dosing
The recommended starting dose is 100 mg once daily, taken before the first meal of the day. Dose can be increased to 300 mg once daily in patients tolerating 100 mg once daily who have an eGFR of 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or greater.. Learn more.
Latin Shorthand
Starting dose: 100 mg daily before 1st meal. Increase to 300 mg daily if tolerating 100 mg daily with eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m².. Learn more.
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Out-Of-Pocket Costs With Copay Card
Annual Cap
$3000 and $200 per month. Learn more.
Assistance Expiration
Calendar year. Learn more.
Generics
No lower-cost generic available
No lower-cost generic available
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Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence): female genital mycotic infections, urinary tract infection, and increased urination. . Learn more.
The most common adverse reactions, reported in ≥5% of patients treated with OZEMPIC® are: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation.. Learn more.
Mechanism of Actions (MoA)
SGLT2 Inhibitors. Learn more.
Special Populations