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Placebo (canagliflozin)

Novo Nordisk A/S · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Canagliflozin inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney to increase urinary glucose excretion and lower blood glucose.

Canagliflozin inhibits sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney to increase urinary glucose excretion and lower blood glucose. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Diabetic kidney disease, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo (canagliflozin)
SponsorNovo Nordisk A/S
Drug classSGLT2 inhibitor
TargetSGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Canagliflozin blocks SGLT2, a transporter protein in the proximal tubule of the kidney that normally reabsorbs filtered glucose back into the bloodstream. By inhibiting this transporter, the drug allows excess glucose to be excreted in the urine, thereby reducing blood glucose levels in a glucose-dependent manner. This mechanism is independent of insulin secretion or action.

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