Canagliflozin

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A C-glucoside with a thiophene ring that is an orally available inhibitor of sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) with antihyperglycemic activity. Canagliflozin is also able to reduce body weight and has a low risk for hypoglycemia.

**Synonyms:** - CANAGLIFLOZIN - JNJ-24831754-ZAE - JNJ-28431754 - JNJ-28431754-AAA - TA-7284