What Should I Know About the Management of Yeast Infections While Taking INVOKANA?

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What Should I Know About the Management of Yeast Infections While Taking INVOKANA?

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF INVOKANA

• Vaginal yeast infections and yeast infections of the penis.¹ 

CHANCES OF GETTING A YEAST INFECTION WHILE ON INVOKANA

• INVOKANAincreases the risk of genital mycotic infections (yeast infections) in both male and female patients.¹

SYMPTOMS OF A YEAST INFECTION

• Vaginal yeast infection¹:
  • vaginal odor
  • white or yellowish vaginal discharge (may be lumpy or look like cottage cheese)
  • vaginal itching 
• Yeast infection of the skin around the penis (balanitis or balanoposthitis): If you are uncircumcised, swelling may make it difficult to pull back the skin around the tip of your penis. Other symptoms include¹:
  • redness, itching, or swelling of the penis
  • bad smelling discharge from the penis
  • rash on the penis
  • pain in the skin around the penis

TREATMENT OF A YEAST INFECTION

• Talk to your healthcare provider about what to do if you get symptoms of a yeast infection. They may suggest you use an over-the-counter antifungal medicine.¹
• Contact your healthcare provider right away if your symptoms do not improve after using an over-the-counter antifungal medicine.¹

WAYS TO HELP PREVENT A YEAST INFECTION

• Wearing tight, poorly ventilated clothing and underwear also can contribute to yeast infections. Women who get four or more (recurring) yeast infections in a year should work with their healthcare provider to find out possible underlying causes.² 
• To reduce your risk of vaginal yeast infection:
  • Do not douche.^2,3  
  • Do not use scented feminine products, including bubble bath, sprays, pads, and tampons.^2,3  
  • Change tampons, pads, and panty liners often.²  
  • After using the bathroom, always wipe from front to back.²  
  • Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting pants or skirts.^2,3  
  • Avoid tight-fitting underwear or pantyhose.^2,3  
  • Immediately change out of wet clothes, such as swimsuits or workout attire.^2,3  
  • Stay out of hot tubs or very hot baths.^2,3  
  • Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use, such as for colds or other viral infections. Check with your healthcare provider.³  
• Scientists do not know why fungal infections develop in some individuals and not others.  Studies suggest that eating eight ounces of yogurt daily can help prevent infection; however, more research still needs to be done to say for sure if yogurt or other probiotics can prevent or treat vaginal yeast infections. If you think you have a yeast infection, see your healthcare provider or nurse to make sure before taking any over-the-counter medicine.² 

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This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the MEDICATION GUIDE for INVOKANA.¹