By Desiree Housek, Staff Writer If you or a loved one has taken Invokana and experienced kidney failure other other serious side effects, you may be entitled to compensation. Here are some of the most common questions asked about Invokana, its side effects and the current Invokana litigation. What is Invokana? Invokana is part of a class … [Read more...]
Invokana – Questions & Answers
Among the leading causes of death in the United States, diabetes ranks 7th. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, occurring when the body does not use insulin properly. Left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to nerve damage, blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and other health issues. Numerous prescription medications can help … [Read more...]
FDA Warns of Invokana Bone Fracture Risk
On September 10, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is strengthening the warning on Invokana (canagliflozin) and Invokamet to reflect the risk of bone fracture and decreased bone mineral density associated with using the drugs. Invokana is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It is in a class of drugs called … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Invokana Kidney Failure
If you or someone you care about is taking Invokana (canagliflozin) for type 2 diabetes, you need to know how to recognize the signs of kidney failure. Kidney failure is fatal if left untreated. Those who are treated early enough may avoid permanent injury. Invokana was linked to at least 54 cases of renal impairment and kidney failure in its first … [Read more...]
Invokana Injuries and Side Effects
Invokana (canagliflozin) was the first in a new class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes, called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, to receive approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (FDA). It was approved in March, 2013, and within a year of hitting the market the drug had been linked to at least 457 serious adverse … [Read more...]
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