Abstract
Currently available antihyperglycemic agents, despite being effective, provide inadequate glycemic control and/or are associated with side effects or nonadherence. Canagliflozin, a widely used orally active inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), is a new addition to the therapeutic armamentarium of glucose-lowering drugs. This review summarizes findings from different clinical and observational studies of canagliflozin 300 mg in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). By inhibiting SGLT2, canagliflozin reduces reabsorption of filtered glucose, thereby increasing urinary glucose excretion in patients with T2DM. Canagliflozin 300 mg has been shown to be effective in lowering glycated hemoglobin, fasting plasma glucose, and postprandial glucose in patients with T2DM. Canagliflozin 300 mg also demonstrated significant reductions in body weight and blood pressure and has a low risk of causing hypoglycemia, when not used in conjunction with insulin and insulin secretagogues. Canagliflozin 300 mg was generally well tolerated in clinical studies. The most frequently reported adverse events include genital mycotic infections, urinary tract infections, osmotic diuresis, and volume depletion-related events.
Keywords: Canagliflozin, glycated hemoglobin, hypoglycemic agents, pleiotropic benefits, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor, type 2 diabetes mellitus
INTRODUCTION
The prevalence of diabetes is growing at an alarming rate globally and is reaching epidemic proportions. The current global prevalence of 415 million is projected to increase to 642 million by 2040 if preventive measures are not put in place.[1] Over 60.0% of the world's population with diabetes resides in Asia,[2] of which India and China contribute the largest.[1] The DiabCare study reports that a vast majority (80.3%) of patients with diabetes in India have poor glycemic control and that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) begins at an early age.[3] Studies from different parts of India have provided evidence of increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in India.[4,5,6] According to the recent data published in the Indian Council of Medical Research India Diabetes-3 study, the estimated prevalence of overweight and obesity is projected to increase to 88 million and 395 million, respectively.[7] Increase in obesity increases the risk of diabetes.[6,8]
An array of glucose-lowering agents targeting different tissues such as liver, skeletal muscles, and adipose tissues is available for the management of T2DM [Figure 1].[9,10,11,12,13,14] However, they are unable to restore normal levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in the long run[15,16,17] and over half of the patients do not attain the American Diabetes Association-recommended glycemic goal (HbA1c <7.0%).[18,19,20,21] In addition, concerns about weight gain, fear and pain with injections, patient adherence, fluid retention, increased risk of hypoglycemia, congestive heart failure, and gastrointestinal disorders hinder their application in clinical practice.[22,23,24,25,26]
Figure 1.
Target organs of antihyperglycemic agents. AHA: Antihyperglycemic agent; DPP-4: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4; GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide-1; SGLT2i: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor
The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) found in the proximal renal tubule is a low-affinity, high-capacity transporter responsible for the majority (90.0%) of renal glucose reabsorption.[27,28] The SGLT2 inhibitors have a novel mechanism of action as they decrease the amount of glucose reabsorbed. Both national and international guidelines support the use of SGLT2 inhibitors either as monotherapy or as add-on therapy for the management of T2DM.[29,30,31,32,33] Recently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline has approved the use of canagliflozin as monotherapy when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycemic control and metformin was contraindicated or not tolerated or as add-on therapy with antihyperglycemic agents (AHAs), widening the available treatment options for practicing clinicians.[34,35] Among the available SGLT2 inhibitors, canagliflozin is widely used as doses of 100 and 300 mg once daily (OD).[36] Across studies, canagliflozin 300 mg has demonstrated improvement of glycemic and nonglycemic parameters and is generally well tolerated in patients with T2DM.[37,38,39,40] Therefore, the present review summarizes knowledge on canagliflozin 300 mg and the possible differences of canagliflozin 300 mg from other AHAs. This review also aims to understand the additional benefits and risks associated with canagliflozin 300 mg to provide better guidance to the practicing clinicians for recommending canagliflozin 300 mg in patients with T2DM.
REVIEW METHOD
The studies were identified by conducting a literature search from electronic database till August 2016, using PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Google, Google Scholar, and ongoing trials registers at Clinical Trials (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/). Other data sources included conference posters from International Diabetes Federation, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, and European Association for the Study of Diabetes. The search was made using various Medical Subject Headings terminologies for canagliflozin versus placebo and other comparators to assess its efficacy and safety. These articles were screened and publications considered relevant to the topic were included in the study. Review articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were also included in the review.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF CANAGLIFLOZIN
Mechanism of action
Primarily, all the SGLT2 inhibitors act by an insulin-independent mechanism, thereby providing a complementary effect when used in combination with other oral AHAs. Canagliflozin is an orally active, reversible, and selective inhibitor with 250-fold selectivity toward SGLT2 over sodium-glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1).[27] By blocking SGLT2, canagliflozin decreases reabsorption of filtered glucose and reduces renal threshold for glucose (RTG), thereby elevating the urinary glucose excretion (UGE) and reducing raised plasma glucose (PG) in patients with T2DM [Figure 2].[41,42,43] The increased UGE causes caloric loss of approximately 300−400 kcal/day with canagliflozin 300 mg,[44] resulting in weight loss.
Figure 2.
Mechanism of action of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. T2DM: Type 2 diabetes mellitus; SGLT: Sodium-glucose cotransporter. This figure has been taken from Kalra et al.
In addition, canagliflozin 300 mg transiently inhibits SGLT1, an important intestinal glucose transporter, due to its locally high intestinal concentrations shortly after dosing.[45] However, circulating concentrations of canagliflozin did not meaningfully inhibit SGLT1 (based on the free [unbound] plasma concentrations of canagliflozin and the in vitro inhibitory concentration 50.0%) and studies have shown no glucose malabsorption with canagliflozin as virtually all of the ingested glucose was absorbed during the full 6 h period.[41,45,46] In healthy individuals, canagliflozin 300 mg provided greater reductions in postprandial glucose (PPG) and insulin excursions that could be explained by the increase in UGE due to renal SGLT2 inhibition and delayed absorption of ingested glucose due to intestinal SGLT1 inhibition.[45,47]
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties
The pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of canagliflozin are similar in healthy individuals and patients with T2DM and are independent of age, gender, body weight, and ethnicity.[36] Dose-dependent increase in maximum plasma canagliflozin concentration (Cmax), area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC), and UGE and decrease in RTG were demonstrated in healthy individuals.[48,49,50] The time to achieve Cmax(tmax) of canagliflozin 300 mg was 1.5 h and elimination half-life (t1/2) was 12.6 h in healthy individuals, which supports OD dosing.[50] In patients with T2DM, the mean Cmax was achieved 1–2 h after administration and steady-state concentration was reached after 4 days administration of canagliflozin 100–300 mg OD. The apparent canagliflozin elimination t1/2 and tmax were independent of the dose [Table 1].[41] Canagliflozin is rapidly absorbed and its mean absolute oral bioavailability is nearly 65.0% for a single 300 mg dose.[51] The plasma protein binding of canagliflozin is 99.0% and has no clinically relevant drug–drug interactions, which is therapeutically desired.[52,53] Canagliflozin is metabolized into three inactive O-glucuronidation metabolites: M7, M5, and M9.[51,52] It is predominantly (~60.0%) excreted via the fecal route, the remainder (33.0%) is excreted in urine, and <1.0% is excreted as unchanged drug in the urine [Table 2].[36,52,54,55,56]
Table 1.
Summary of mean pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameters after single- and multiple-dose of canagliflozin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Table 2.
Comparison between sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors
Following single- and multiple-daily dose administration of canagliflozin in patients with T2DM, dose-dependent reduction in RTG, with maximal suppression of RTG from a baseline of ~240 to ~70–90 mg/dL, was observed with canagliflozin 300 mg, suggesting a low risk for treatment-induced hypoglycemia. Canagliflozin was also associated with dose-dependent increase in UGE, mean AUC, and Cmax and reduction in 24 h mean PG values.[41,51] A PK/pharmacodynamic (PD) model predicting 24 h RTG profile for canagliflozin 100 and 300 mg demonstrated that 300 mg dose provided near-maximal reduction in RTG for the full 24 h dosing interval, while a modest suppression of this effect was observed in the overnight period with 100 mg dose.[52] Thus, canagliflozin 300 mg appears to have better PK/PD profiles.
Use in special population
Safety and efficacy of canagliflozin have not been established in children and pregnant women and it is not recommended in nursing women. Canagliflozin is considered safe to be used in patients with mild to moderate hepatic failure patients.[36] It is recommended that the dose of canagliflozin be limited to 100 mg in patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 45 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and dose may be increased to 300 mg in patients tolerating 100 mg who have an eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or require additional glycemic control.[36] However, it is contraindicated in patients with eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73 m2 and in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2), patients with end-stage renal disease, or patients on dialysis [Table 2].[36]
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS AND REGULATORY STATUS
The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) in 2013 approved the use of canagliflozin as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with T2DM.[36] The recommended starting dose of canagliflozin is 100 mg OD, taken before the first meal of the day. In patients tolerating canagliflozin 100 mg OD who have an eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and require additional glycemic control, the dose can be increased to 300 mg OD.[36] In the same year, the European Medicines Agency approved the use of canagliflozin 100 and 300 mg as monotherapy when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycemic control and metformin was contraindicated or not tolerated or as add-on therapy with AHAs,[57] while the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization permitted the use of canagliflozin 100 and 300 mg in 2014 in India as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with T2DM.[58] Other SGLT2 inhibitors such as dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin are also approved for the treatment of T2DM [Table 2].[54,55,56]
THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF CANAGLIFLOZIN 300 MG
Monotherapy
The 26-week monotherapy study Canagliflozin Treatment And Trial Analysis-Monotherapy (CANTATA-M) comparing canagliflozin 100 and 300 mg with placebo in patients with T2DM had mean baseline HbA1c levels ranging from 8.0% to 10.6%.[59] In this study, canagliflozin 300 mg demonstrated significant improvements in HbA1c, fasting PG (FPG), and PPG levels from baseline versus placebo (all parameters P < 0.001) [Figure 3].[59] Proportion of patients achieving HbA1c <7.0% was higher in the canagliflozin 300 mg than placebo group (62.4% vs. 20.6%) [Table 3].[59] Furthermore, the glucose-lowering effect of canagliflozin 300 mg was maintained over a 52-week extension phase [Figure 3].[60]
Figure 3.
Mean change in glycated hemoglobin, fasting plasma glucose, and postprandial glucose in clinical studies with canagliflozin monotherapy versus placebo. HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin; FPG: Fasting plasma glucose; PPG: Postprandial glucose
Table 3.
Comparison of canagliflozin as monotherapy, combination therapy and with insulin in different clinical studies
Add-on therapy
The effectiveness of combination therapy with canagliflozin and AHAs was examined in several randomized controlled studies [Table 3].[61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70] The studies were of 26−104 weeks duration, with mean baseline HbA1c levels ranging from ≥7.0% to ≤10.5%. Across studies, patients received canagliflozin (100 and 300 mg), sitagliptin (100 mg), glimepiride (6 and 8 mg), metformin (≥1500−≥2000 mg/day), and insulin (≥50 IU/day). In a 52-week dual-therapy study comparing canagliflozin 300 mg against sitagliptin 100 mg; canagliflozin 300 mg was superior to sitagliptin in reducing HbA1c levels (−0.9% vs. −0.7%); difference (95% confidence interval [CI]) versus sitagliptin was −0.15% (−0.27, −0.03) for canagliflozin 300 mg [Figure 4].[63] As an adjunct to metformin and sitagliptin 100 mg, canagliflozin 300 mg (doses pooled) caused greater reductions in HbA1c than placebo (−0.91% vs. −0.01%; P < 0.001).[71] Similar results were demonstrated in another 52-week triple therapy study of canagliflozin 300 mg versus sitagliptin 100 mg, wherein canagliflozin 300 mg was once again superior to sitagliptin in lowering HbA1c (−1.03% vs. −0.66%) and FPG levels (−28.7 vs. −2.2 mg/dL, P < 0.001) [Figure 4].[64] Likewise, canagliflozin 300 mg demonstrated a superior HbA1c reduction versus glimepiride (−0·12%; 95% CI: −0·22 to − 0·02) in another 52-week study with add-on metformin therapy [Figure 4].[65] In the follow-up study, HbA1c reduction was maintained over 104 weeks with canagliflozin 300 mg (−0.74%) but increased with glimepiride (−0.55%).[66] In the CANTATA-MSU study, canagliflozin 300 mg led to significant reductions in HbA1c (−1.1% vs. −0.1%, P < 0.001), FPG (−30.6 vs. 3.6 mg/dL, P < 0.001), and PPG (−55.8 vs. −19.8, P = not reported) versus placebo in patients with T2DM uncontrolled with background metformin + sulfonylurea (SU).[68] Proportion of patients achieving HbA1c <7.0% was higher in the canagliflozin 300 mg than placebo group (56.6% vs. 18.0%)[68] [Figure 5][59,63,64,65,70] and was maintained over the 52-week treatment period.[68] The efficacy of canagliflozin 300 mg in HbA1c level reduction was also confirmed in the CANTATA-MP.[66] These findings suggest that canagliflozin 300 mg is a novel option as an add-on therapy to metformin and/or SU in controlling HbA1c levels in patients with T2DM.[66]
Figure 4.
Mean change in glycated hemoglobin, fasting plasma glucose, and postprandial glucose in clinical studies with canagliflozin as add-on therapy versus placebo/active comparators, sitagliptin, glimepiride, and insulin. HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin; CANA: Canagliflozin; FPG: Fasting plasma glucose; GLIM: Glimepiride; MET: Metformin; OHAs: Oral hypoglycemic agents; PPG: Postprandial glucose; SITA: Sitagliptin; SU: Sulfonylurea
Figure 5.
Proportion of patients achieving glycated hemoglobin <7.0% in clinical studies with canagliflozin as add-on therapy versus placebo/active comparators, sitagliptin, glimepiride and insulin. HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin; CANA: Canagliflozin; GLIM: Glimepiride; MET: Metformin; OHAs: Oral hypoglycemic agents; SITA: Sitagliptin; SU: Sulfonylurea
Canagliflozin 300 mg added-on to dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is) or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists improved HbA1c control better than DPP-4is (−0.75%, 95% CI: −0.95, −0.54) or GLP-1 receptor agonists (−1.06%, 95% CI: −1.43, −0.69).[72] As an adjunct to insulin ± oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) [Figure 4],[69,70] canagliflozin 300 mg caused greater reductions in HbA1c (−0.9% vs. −0.2%) and FPG (−42.3 vs. 8.6 mg/dL) than placebo.[69] Similar improvements in glycemic parameters were observed with canagliflozin 300 mg in patients with T2DM from India[73,74] and Japan.[75]
In elderly patients with T2DM uncontrolled on stable regimen of OHAs, administration of canagliflozin 300 mg showed significantly improved HbA1c (−0.7% vs. −0.03%, P < 0.001) and FPG (−20.3 vs. 7.4 mg/dL, P < 0.001) levels than placebo.[76] Significant efficacy was sustained over 104 weeks, suggesting effectiveness of canagliflozin 300 mg in this age group.[77] Because canagliflozin acts independently of insulin secretion and action, it can be used at any stage of the disease regardless of baseline HbA1c or the duration of diabetes.[78]
Indirect comparison of canagliflozin 300 mg with other antihyperglycemic agents
In the absence of head-to-head study data, indirect comparisons based on Bayesian network meta-analysis had been used to compare glycemic benefits of canagliflozin with other AHAs. Across studies, patients received canagliflozin (100 and 300 mg), dapagliflozin (10 mg), empagliflozin (10 and 25 mg), exenatide (5, 10, and 20 µg), liraglutide (1.2 and 1.8 mg), and pioglitazone 30 mg. Canagliflozin 300 mg as add-on therapy achieved more effective glycemic control versus DPP-4is,[79,80,81] exenatide (5 and 10 µg),[80] and liraglutide (1.2 mg)[82] and was similar to liraglutide (1.8 mg) and exenatide (20 µg).[80,81,83]
PLEOTROPIC EFFECTS OF CANAGLIFLOZIN 300 MG
Besides glucose control, canagliflozin 300 mg directly or indirectly exhibits additional benefits on nonglycemic parameters.
Body weight
In the clinical development program of canagliflozin (CANTATA), canagliflozin 100 and 300 mg doses were evaluated for body weight reduction. Unlike some AHAs, canagliflozin 300 mg is not associated with weight gain but rather demonstrates a weight loss effect that can be attributed to caloric loss amounting to 300–400 kcal/day.[44] Change in body weight from baseline to study end ranged from −2.5 to −4.7 kg with canagliflozin 300 mg [Figure 6].[59,60,63,64,65,68,70] Across all phase 3 studies, canagliflozin consistently reduced body weight when used as mono- or dual- or triple-therapy; canagliflozin 300 mg caused numerically greater reductions in body weight than canagliflozin 100 mg.[59] Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry analysis revealed that this reduction in body weight was majorly due to loss of body fat mass, rather than a loss of fluid or lean mass.[65] The weight-reducing effect of canagliflozin is an important therapeutic consideration for patients with T2DM who are overweight or obese. Interestingly, in a 12-week, randomized, double-blinded study of 376 obese and overweight patients without diabetes, canagliflozin 300 mg significantly reduced body weight versus placebo (P < 0.05).[84]
Figure 6.
Percent change in body weight in clinical studies with canagliflozin as monotherapy or add-on therapy versus placebo/active comparators, sitagliptin, glimepiride and insulin. CANA: Canagliflozin; GLIM: Glimepiride; LS: Least squares; MET: Metformin; OHAs: Oral hypoglycemic agents; SITA: Sitagliptin; SU: Sulfonylurea
Blood pressure and cardiovascular safety
Canagliflozin caused clinically meaningful reduction in blood pressure (BP) than placebo/active comparators [Figure 7].[59,63,64,65,70] When assessed in a pooled placebo-controlled population, average systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) reductions were −4.7 and −1.9 mmHg, respectively, with canagliflozin 300 mg versus placebo.[85] This effect might be ascribed to increased osmotic diuresis and sodium excretion and weight loss.[86,87] However, the BP reduction with canagliflozin 300 mg did not result in increased heart rate.[88] Thus, the pleiotropic benefits of canagliflozin in terms of weight loss and BP reductions can be optimally utilized in countries such as India where T2DM with its associated comorbidities such as hypertension and obesity is increasing at an alarming pace.
Figure 7.
Change in systolic blood pressure in clinical studies with canagliflozin as monotherapy or add-on therapy versus placebo/active comparators, sitagliptin, glimepiride and insulin. CANA: Canagliflozin; GLIM: Glimepiride; LS: Least squares; MET: Metformin; OHAs: Oral hypoglycemic agents; SITA: Sitagliptin; SU: Sulfonylurea; SBP: Systolic blood pressure
Although canagliflozin 300 mg appears to have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular (CV) risk factors such as HbA1c, body weight, and BP, there is paucity of data on clinical outcomes such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and CV death. In a pooled meta-analysis of phase 2 and 3 studies, composite primary end-point (nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, time to event of CV death, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization) showed that canagliflozin does not increase the CV risk relative to comparators.[89] An evaluation of long-term effects of canagliflozin on CV outcomes is underway in the large-scale, double-blind, placebo-controlled Canagliflozin Cardiovascular Assessment Study (CANVAS)[90] and a pooled analysis with another CV outcome study of similar design and in a similar population, CANVAS-R,[91] will be completed and submitted to the Health Authorities in 2017.
SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY OF CANAGLIFLOZIN 300 MG
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a potential side effect of some OHAs and insulin therapy. However, canagliflozin when used as monotherapy or combination therapy does not stimulate insulin release and event rate range does not contribute to the risk of hypoglycemia. This is because the observed RTG values with canagliflozin treatment are above the usual threshold for hypoglycemia (≤70.0 mg/dL), a level that is above the PG concentration at which hypoglycemic symptoms occur.[36] Proportion of hypoglycemia episodes (mild to moderate) with canagliflozin 300 mg was lower than glimepiride (5% vs. 34%)[65] and comparable with sitagliptin (6.8% vs. 4.1%).[63] There were no episodes of severe hypoglycemia reported in most of the studies.[60,63,65] Hypoglycemia rates may be increased when canagliflozin 300 mg was used in combination with insulin or insulin secretagogues and the doses of which may need to be suitably reduced to avoid the risk of hypoglycemia.[36]
Other adverse events
The overall incidence of adverse events (AEs) was similar with canagliflozin 100 and 300 mg [Table 4].[92] Canagliflozin 300 mg was well tolerated in the treatment of patients with T2DM. The most frequently reported AEs with canagliflozin 300 mg were genital mycotic infections (GMIs), urinary tract infections (UTIs), osmotic diuresis (thirst or frequent urination), and volume depletion-related events (hypotension, postural dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension).[92] A pooled analysis of four phase 3 studies showed that canagliflozin 300 mg dose was associated with more frequent occurrences of GMIs versus placebo in women (11.4% vs. 3.2%) and men (3.7% vs. 0.6%).[92] The GMIs mostly occurred during the first 3 months of canagliflozin treatment initiation and declined over time in both men and women with T2DM.[93,94] There was no difference in the incidence of GMI in patients ≥65 years versus <65 years of age.[95] Most GMIs were generally mild to moderate in severity and could be managed with topical or oral antifungal drugs.[95]
Table 4.
Summary of overall safety and selected adverse events in the overall population
The incidence of UTIs was higher in the canagliflozin treatment groups, albeit minimal increases than control, nondose-dependent, similar in severity, and no difference of upper UTI.[96] The UTIs occurred more frequently in female patients, and most diagnosed infections were generally considered to be mild to moderate in nature and responded to standard antimicrobial treatment.[92] Incidence of UTIs was higher with canagliflozin 100 mg versus canagliflozin 300 mg and placebo in patients <65 years and comparable across patients ≥65 years, indicating no dose relationship to the AE.[95] One serious UTI was reported in patients <65 years but not in >65 years patients; none led to study discontinuation in both age-group categories.[95] Mild to moderate UTIs with canagliflozin 300 mg were comparable with sitagliptin 100 mg[63,64] and were only slightly higher compared with glimepiride.[66,67] In postmarketing surveillance by the US FDA, serious events of UTIs including pyelonephritis, requiring hospitalization, have been reported in patients receiving canagliflozin.[36] Hence, it is recommended that patients treated with canagliflozin should be evaluated for signs and symptoms of UTIs, and if confirmed, appropriate medical attention should be sought immediately.
The osmotic diuresis-related AEs occurred more frequently with canagliflozin 300 mg than placebo (5.6% vs. 0.8%)[92] and were greater compared with glimepiride (6.6% vs. 2.1%)[66] and sitagliptin 100 mg (3.0% vs. 0.5%).[63] The AEs related to volume depletion increased in a dose-dependent manner with canagliflozin doses and were greater than with placebo/active comparators, in individuals ≥75 years of age,[95] in patients with an eGFR of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2, and in patients using loop diuretics.[36] These AEs predominantly occurred in the first 3 months of canagliflozin treatment and declined subsequently.[95] Because of osmotic diuretic effect of canagliflozin, mild and transient changes in eGFR, albumin-creatinine ratio, and blood urea nitrogen were noted with canagliflozin 300 mg. However, these parameters trended toward baseline levels at the 26-week treatment period. In post-marketing surveillance by the US FDA, serious events of acute kidney injury (AKI), requiring hospitalization and dialysis, were reported in patients receiving canagliflozin.[36] Patients treated with canagliflozin should be evaluated for factors that may predispose them to AKI (such as hypovolemia and chronic renal insufficiency). If AKI is confirmed, canagliflozin should be discontinued immediately and appropriate remedial treatment initiated.[36] Long-term outcomes of canagliflozin treatment on renal function are being evaluated in the ongoing Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation study (CREDENCE).[97]
Recently, the US FDA issued a drug safety communication indicating that in patients with T2DM, SGLT2 inhibitors may be associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) perhaps as a consequence of their noninsulin-dependent glucose clearance, negative fluid and sodium balance, hypoinsulinemia, hyperglucagonemia, glucosuria, decrease in sodium reabsorption, and alteration in insulin-glucagon ratio.[98,99] Mildly elevated blood glucose (<200 mg%), high anion gap metabolic acidosis, ketonuria/ketonemia, reduced carbohydrate intake, infection, acute illness, and alcohol use can also predispose a patient to DKA.[99] The US FDA AE Reporting System database identified 20 cases of DKA in patients with T2DM treated with SGLT2 inhibitors from March 2013 to June 6, 2014.[100] In a pooled analysis of 17,596 patients with T2DM in clinical studies on canagliflozin, the overall incidence of DKA and related events was low with canagliflozin 300 mg (0.1%) and similar across canagliflozin and noncanagliflozin treatment groups.[101] Future long-term studies are required to clarify the potential association of SGLT2 inhibitor with DKA in patients with T2DM, but clinicians need to consider the potential risk when prescribing these drug in patients with T2DM. Patients treated with canagliflozin presenting with symptoms of severe metabolic acidosis should be evaluated for ketoacidosis, irrespective of presenting blood glucose levels (<250 mg/dL). If ketoacidosis is confirmed, canagliflozin should be discontinued immediately and appropriate remedial measures should be undertaken.[36,102] Patients receiving canagliflozin should avoid alcohol consumption and low carbohydrate diets, and should be counseled for self-management of diabetes.[99]
Evidence of an increased frequency of bone fractures was reported in patients treated with canagliflozin. In the CANVAS study, a nondose-dependent increase in fractures was reported with canagliflozin versus placebo (doses pooled 4.0% vs. 2.6%).[103] Fractures were reported 12 weeks after treatment initiation and were more likely to be from low trauma and affect the upper extremities (e.g. hand and wrist).[36] The increase in fractures may be mediated by falls or other extrinsic factors in the high-risk population, but the causes of bone fractures in patients exposed to canagliflozin are unknown. No distinct changes in bone mineral density were observed with canagliflozin over 104 weeks.[77]
Foot complications, including leg and toes amputations, are the common complications in patients with T2DM. An interim analysis of the ongoing CANVAS study (median exposure 4.5 years) conducted by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee demonstrated higher incidence of lower limb amputation, primarily of the toe, with canagliflozin treatment versus placebo (100 mg: 7/1000, 300 mg: 5/1000 vs. placebo: 3/1000 patient-year).[104] However, the same risk was not observed across 12 other completed phase 3 or 4 studies in the development program (>8000 patients) or in post-marketing safety surveillance.[104] Although the underlying mechanism linking canagliflozin treatment and an increased risk of amputation is currently unknown, as a precautionary measure, healthcare professionals (HCPs) should also counsel patients about the importance of routine preventive foot care, to notify their HCPs if ulceration, discoloration, new lower extremity pain, tenderness, or gangrene develops and encourage them to remain well hydrated.[104,105]
TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND PERSISTENCE OF CANAGLIFLOZIN 300 MG
In addition to the beneficial effects of canagliflozin 300 mg, adherence data play an important role in validating the acceptability of long-term use since better treatment adherence can lead to better glycemic control and clinical outcomes in patients with T2DM.[106] In a 12-month follow-up study of treatment adherence, proportion of days covered (PDC) was 71.0% and medication possession ratio (MPR) was 76.0% in patients with T2DM (N = 881) receiving canagliflozin. The corresponding median PDC was 83.0% and MPR value was 88.0%, indicating good treatment adherence with canagliflozin 300 mg.[107] Furthermore, persistence with AHAs is an important predictor of outcomes in these patients. Low medication persistence has been reported with metformin, SUs, or metformin + SU combination therapy in patients with T2DM.[108,109] Proportion of patients with medication persistency was noted to be higher with canagliflozin 300 mg (65.0%) versus DPP-4is (sitagliptin: 51.0%, linagliptin: 30.2%) and GLP-1 agonists (exenatide: 24.3%, liraglutide: 40.3%, P < 0.0001 for all comparisons).[110] In another analysis of treatment persistence in patients (N = 38,083) with T2DM, greater proportion of patients remained persistent on canagliflozin 300 mg (67.0%) versus DPP-4is (47.0% to 53.0%) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (26.0% to 50.0%), indicating more likely consistent use of canagliflozin 300 mg than other AHAs.[111] Gastrointestinal-related side effects of GLP-1 agonists and weight-neutral effects of DPP-4i treatment were cited as the reasons for low persistence with these drugs.[112,113,114] In addition, DPP-4i and GLP-1 agonists may lose their efficacy over time as insulin resistance worsens and β-cell function deteriorates.[115]
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE OF CANAGLIFLOZIN 300 MG
Several real-world studies have explored the efficacy of canagliflozin in patients with T2DM with inadequate glycemic control at baseline. In a retrospective study of this patient population, canagliflozin (doses pooled) treatment significantly reduced mean HbA1c levels from 8.54% at baseline to 7.76% at follow-up (P < 0.001).[116] Proportion of patients achieving HbA1c <7.0% was higher in canagliflozin 300 mg (35.3%), and the patients used fewer AHAs (including insulin) during the 3-month follow-up period.[116] In other retrospective, observational studies in similar patient populations (baseline HbA1c ≥7.0%), glycemic goals improved remarkably following canagliflozin (doses pooled) treatment and proportion of patients with HbA1c ≥9.0% at baseline (33.0% was reduced to almost half (16.0%).[117,118,119] This indicates that prior to canagliflozin treatment initiation, the target HbA1c goal was not achieved despite treatment with multiple AHAs in patients with T2DM. In comparison with DPP-4i, canagliflozin 300 mg was associated with significant reductions in HbA1c (between-treatment difference: −0.37%, P = 0.002). Higher proportion of patients achieved HbA1c goals (<7.0% or <8.0%) with canagliflozin 300 mg versus DPP-4i (HbA1c <7.0% OR: 1.48 vs. HbA1c <8.0% OR: 1.49, both P = 0.003).[120] These findings corroborate those of the phase 3 clinical studies.[66,67] A beneficial effect of canagliflozin was noted in patients with SBP/DBP of ≥140/90 mmHg at baseline; >50.0% patients achieved BP goals after 3 months.[118]
COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF CANAGLIFLOZIN 300 MG
To date, there is a paucity of data regarding the cost-effectiveness of canagliflozin 300 mg in the management of T2DM in India. However, in specific payer settings, canagliflozin 300 mg has shown to be cost-effective versus liraglutide (1.2 and 1.8 mg) and sitagliptin (100 mg).[121,122,123]
SUMMARY
Canagliflozin 300 mg is efficacious and improved HbA1c, FPG, and PPG levels when administered as monotherapy and in combination with other AHAs as dual or triple therapy in patients with T2DM. Canagliflozin 300 mg showed superiority to sitagliptin and glimepiride and caused greater HbA1c reductions compared with DPP-4i and was comparable with GLP-1 agonists. Improvements in glycemic control with canagliflozin 300 mg were also observed in elderly patients with T2DM. Canagliflozin 300 mg decreases BP levels and shows a significant weight losing effect with low risk of hypoglycemia. Canagliflozin 300 mg was generally well tolerated in patients with T2DM. Thus, canagliflozin 300 mg could be a viable treatment option for a range of patients with T2DM.
Financial support and sponsorship
This work was funded by Johnson and Johnson Pvt. Ltd., India.
Conflicts of interest
Dr. K. M. Prasanna Kumar and Dr. Sujoy Ghosh have received honoraria from Johnson and Johnson Pvt. Ltd., India. Dr. William Canovatchel is an employee of Janssen Research and Development, LLC. Dr. Nishant Garodia and Dr. Sujith Rajashekar are employees of Johnson and Johnson Pvt. Ltd, India. We have no other relevant affiliations or financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.
Acknowledgments
We thank Palash Kumar Das, Ph. D. for writing assistance and Madhavi Patil, Ph. D. (both SIRO Clinpharm Pvt. Ltd.) for additional editorial support for the development of this manuscript.
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