Drug interactions
Amlodipine-valsartan + Insulin degludec / insulin aspart
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-valsartan and Insulin degludec / insulin aspart: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may improve insulin sensitivity and enhance the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. This can occasionally lead to hypoglycemia, especially after starting the ARB.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-valsartan and Insulin degludec / insulin aspart have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Improved insulin sensitivity from RAAS blockade adds to exogenous insulin effect.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose more frequently when starting valsartan and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Amlodipine-valsartan
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- Amifostine + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amlodipine-valsartan + Benazepril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-valsartan with Insulin degludec / insulin aspart?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-valsartan and Insulin degludec / insulin aspart have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers may improve insulin sensitivity and enhance the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. This can occasionally lead to hypoglycemia, especially after starting the ARB.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-valsartan and Insulin degludec / insulin aspart?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood glucose more frequently when starting valsartan and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-valsartan page.
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