Interní Med. 2016; 18(2): 103-106 | DOI: 10.36290/int.2016.025
Canagliflozin-inhibitor SGLT2 ranks among the selectively acting inhibitors of the sodium-glucose co-transporter SGLT2. It reduces
glycaemia by blocking reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys and by lowering the renal threshold. Increased glycosuria is linked
to reduction of weight during energy losses and lowering of blood pressure at osmotic diuresis. Transient inhibition of SGLT1 with
impact on enteric absorption of glucose is assumed. During inhibition of SGLT2 there exists a lower risk of hypoglycaemia as the
extent of excretion of glucose in the urine diminishes on decrease of glycaemia. Reduction of glycaemia at SGLT2 inhibition is
independent of insulin and thus provides therapeutic possibilities for a broad spectrum of diabetic patients.
Published: May 1, 2016 Show citation