Drug interactions
acetylsalicylic acid + glimepiride
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Overview
High-dose salicylates can enhance the glucose lowering of sulfonylureas and cause hypoglycemia. Low-dose aspirin is unlikely to have a meaningful effect.
Mechanism of action
Salicylates have intrinsic glucose-lowering effects and may displace sulfonylureas from protein binding.
Clinical management
Monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping regular analgesic-dose aspirin and reduce the sulfonylurea dose if hypoglycemia occurs. Educate the patient on hypoglycemia symptoms.
Drug reference
Frequently asked questions
Can I take acetylsalicylic acid with glimepiride?
The interaction is rated: Moderate. High-dose salicylates can enhance the glucose lowering of sulfonylureas and cause hypoglycemia. Low-dose aspirin is unlikely to have a meaningful effect.
How serious is the interaction between acetylsalicylic acid and glimepiride?
The interaction is rated: Moderate. Evidence level: Moderate.
How is the interaction between acetylsalicylic acid and glimepiride managed?
Monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping regular analgesic-dose aspirin and reduce the sulfonylurea dose if hypoglycemia occurs. Educate the patient on hypoglycemia symptoms.
Why do acetylsalicylic acid and glimepiride interact?
Salicylates have intrinsic glucose-lowering effects and may displace sulfonylureas from protein binding.
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