Prominad Tablet (Canagliflozin 100mg)

Description

Prominad Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine. It is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar levels when your body cannot make, or use the insulin it makes, effectively to move sugar from the blood into the cells). This medicine works by eliminating the excess sugar from your body.

Prominad Tablet has some side effects like increased thirst, constipation, dry mouth, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you for a longer time or become severe.

Prominad Tablet is usually taken once a day before the first meal of your day. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose as it may increase the risk of undesired effects. Your doctor will suggest the dose and duration of treatment depending on the severity of your condition. Take it every day at the same time for the ease of remembering. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it can lead to an increased risk of high blood sugar levels and related complications.

Prominad Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or other health conditions. Also, inform your doctor about all your ongoing medications to avoid undesired effects.

Prominad Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Prominad Tablet
Invokana 100 mg Tablet
Johnson & Johnson
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Prominad Tablet
Bladder pain
Increased thirst
Loss of appetite
Difficult or painful urination
Nausea
Weight gain
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Trouble breathing
Swelling of face, fingers and feet.
Dry mouth

Uses of Prominad Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Type II Diabetes Mellitus is a condition in which your body cannot make or use the insulin it makes effectively, to move sugar from the blood into the cells for use as energy. Prominad Tablet is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Prominad Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Severe kidney impairment
Prominad Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Prominad Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Prominad Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Amputation
Prominad Tablet should be used with caution as it may increase the risk of lower leg amputation (removal of a part, or multiple parts, of the leg or feet). The risk is higher if you have a history of leg amputation, foot ulcer, nerve damage, circulatory (blood flow), and heart problem.
Use in Children
Prominad Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Driving and operating machines
Low blood sugar levels may occur with the use of Prominad Tablet, which may cause dizziness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how this medicine affects you.
Genital mycotic infections
Genital mycotic infection is a fungal infection in the genital area (private parts). Prominad Tablet should be used with caution if you have genital mycotic infections, as it may further worsen your condition.
Urinary tract infections and Urosepsis
Prominad Tablet should be used with extreme caution as it may increase the risk of urinary tract infections and urosepsis (a condition in which untreated urinary infection spreads to your kidney).
Ketoacidosis
Ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that causes increased levels of acids in the blood. Prominad Tablet should be used with extreme caution as it may increase the risk of this condition. If your experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, excess thirst, loss of appetite, etc., consult your doctor immediately.
Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is a condition of very low blood sugar levels. Prominad Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia on concomitant use with insulin or other antidiabetic medicines such as Sulfonylureas. Hence, your doctor may suggest dose adjustment to use both medications safely.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Prominad Tablet as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose with Prominad Tablet.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Prominad Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in your mouth. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose.

Regular monitor your blood sugar during treatment with this medicine to keep track of your blood sugar levels.

Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly to get maximum benefits from the treatment.

Always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract the unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels.

Do not change the dose or stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.