Drug interactions
Alogliptin-metformin + Prednisolone
Severity: Moderate
Alogliptin-metformin and Prednisolone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Prednisolone can raise blood glucose and cause hyperglycemia in diabetic patients, opposing the effects of metformin and alogliptin, particularly with higher doses or longer courses.
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Other interactions of Alogliptin-metformin
Drug class
- Alogliptin-metformin
- Endocrine
- Prednisolone
- Endocrine
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