Canaglu approved by MHLW (Japan) for treatment of chronic kidney disease complicated by type 2 diabetes. - Mitsubishi Tanabe
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation has approval for partial changes to Canaglu (canagliflozin) tablets 100 mg for the additional indication of chronic kidney disease complicated with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( excluding patients with end stage renal disease) or undergoing dialysis.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD)and CKD complicated with type 2 diabetes is very common.in such patients renal function decreases as the disease progresses but if renal failure develops., dialysis needs to be started. Dialysis not only reduces a patients quality of life but also is an important issue from the viewpoint of health economics. The approval of Canaglu will provide one option to resolve these issues and contribute to the quality of life.
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