Drug interactions
Anamu + Insulin lispro
Severity: Minor
Anamu and Insulin lispro: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) has been suggested to lower blood glucose in preclinical work. The potential effect with insulin lispro is theoretical, with no solid human data.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anamu and Insulin lispro 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; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if anamu is used, 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Anamu with Insulin lispro?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Anamu and Insulin lispro 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 suggested to lower blood glucose in preclinical work. The potential effect with insulin lispro is theoretical, with no solid human data.
How serious is the interaction between Anamu and Insulin lispro?
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 if anamu is used, and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin lispro?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin lispro with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Metreleptin. The full list is on the Insulin lispro page.
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