Drug interactions
Anamu + Dapagliflozin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Anamu and Dapagliflozin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) has been reported in animal data to lower blood glucose, so an additive effect with metformin is theoretical. No meaningful human data exist.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anamu and Dapagliflozin-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
Theoretical additive hypoglycemic effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Advise patients to report herbal use and monitor blood glucose if anamu is taken regularly.
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 Anamu with Dapagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Anamu and Dapagliflozin-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. Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) has been reported in animal data to lower blood glucose, so an additive effect with metformin is theoretical. No meaningful human data exist.
How serious is the interaction between Anamu and Dapagliflozin-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: Advise patients to report herbal use and monitor blood glucose if anamu is taken regularly.
What other medicines interact with Dapagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dapagliflozin-metformin with, for example, Contrast media, Diatrizoate, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Dapagliflozin-metformin page.
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