Canagliflozin generic name?

Canagliflozin is the generic name—what is the brand name?

Canagliflozin is the generic name for the diabetes medicine sold under brand names including Invokana.

Is there a different “generic” name people might be confusing it with?

No—canagliflozin is already the generic (non-brand) name. You may see it written in lowercase as “canagliflozin,” but it refers to the same active ingredient used in branded products.

What drug class does canagliflozin belong to?

Canagliflozin is a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used in type 2 diabetes and for specific cardiovascular and kidney indications (depending on the approved labeling).

Where can I check patents and generic availability for canagliflozin?

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity information for medicines, including canagliflozin. You can search it here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/