canagliflozin
noun
can·a·gli·flo·zin
ˌka-nə-glə-ˈflō-zən 
: a drug C24H25FO5S·¹/₂H2O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes
Note: Canagliflozin is marketed under the trademark Invokana and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Invokamet.
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“Canagliflozin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/canagliflozin. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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