Common antidiabetic drugs should include warnings about genital infection

Drug controllers following warnings from Canadian and US authorities make certain warnings mandatory

Antidiabetic drugs such as canagliflozin and dapagliflozin should include a mandatory warning regarding the risk of bad swine infection.

In a circular issued on March 25, the Comptroller General of Medicines of India (DCGI) mandated that the warning regarding necrotizing perineal fasciitis or Fournier's gangrene should cover all SGLT2 inhibitors.

The co-transporter of glucose and sodium 2 (SGLT2) decreases blood sugar by helping the kidneys eliminate sugar from the body. This prevents it from getting into the bloodstream.

The co-transporter of glucose and sodium 2 (SGLT2) decreases blood sugar by helping the kidneys eliminate sugar from the body. This prevents it from getting into the blood

In communicating with drug controllers, asking them to ensure that warnings are included in all specified drugs. The Central Organization for Drug Control and Standards has reported receiving security updates regarding this drug from Health Canada and the USFDA.

In a directive issued last year, the USFDA said: "The patients should seek medical advice immediately if you experience symptoms of sensitivity, redness or swelling of the bads or bad area up to the rectum and if you have a fever over 100.4 ° F or a general feeling of discomfort. These symptoms can worsen rapidly, so it is important to seek treatment immediately. "

He added: "Health professionals should evaluate patients for Fournier gangrene if they exhibit the symptoms described above. In case of suspicion, immediately start treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical debridement if necessary. Stop the SGLT2 inhibitor, monitor blood glucose closely and provide appropriate alternative treatment for blood glucose control. "

India is one of the countries most affected by diabetes. Doctors say that SGLT2 inhibitors are commonly used in the country.