Drug interactions
Alogliptin-metformin + Phenytoin
Severity: Moderate
Alogliptin-metformin and Phenytoin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Phenytoin can inhibit insulin release and raise blood glucose, which may weaken glycemic control in patients taking antidiabetic drugs.
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Drug class
- Alogliptin-metformin
- Endocrine
- Phenytoin
- Central Nervous System
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