Canagliflozin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkæn.əɡ.ləˈfloʊ.zɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Canagliflozin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug C₂₄H₂₅FO₅S·½H₂O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Invokana and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Invokamet.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug C₂₄H₂₅FO₅S·½H₂O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Invokana and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Invokamet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dapagliflozin, gliflozin, ipragliflozin, sotagliflozin, empagliflozin, sitagliptin.
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