Drug interactions
Amoxapine + Saxagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Amoxapine and Saxagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
The interaction is poorly established, and tricyclic antidepressants have inconsistent effects on glycemia. Any change in glucose control is likely to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amoxapine and Saxagliptin-metformin 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
Mechanism not established; possible alteration of glucose regulation by tricyclic antidepressants.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when amoxapine is started or stopped. No dose change is needed unless glucose control changes.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amoxapine with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amoxapine and Saxagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. The interaction is poorly established, and tricyclic antidepressants have inconsistent effects on glycemia. Any change in glucose control is likely to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Amoxapine and Saxagliptin-metformin?
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 when amoxapine is started or stopped. No dose change is needed unless glucose control changes.
What other medicines interact with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Saxagliptin-metformin with, for example, Atazanavir, Clozapine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Saxagliptin-metformin page.
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