Drug interactions
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Insulin neutral human
Severity: Minor
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin neutral human: minor interaction.
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Summary
Large or repeated doses of aspirin can lower blood glucose and enhance the effect of insulin, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. Occasional analgesic doses seldom cause a significant change.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin neutral human 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
High-dose salicylate adds glucose lowering by improving insulin sensitivity and increasing insulin secretion.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if the patient uses high or regular doses, and reduce insulin if low readings occur.
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 Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin neutral human have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Large or repeated doses of aspirin can lower blood glucose and enhance the effect of insulin, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. Occasional analgesic doses seldom cause a significant change.
How serious is the interaction between Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin neutral human?
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 the patient uses high or regular doses, and reduce insulin if low readings occur.
What other medicines interact with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin neutral human with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Ethanol, Mecasermin. The full list is on the Insulin neutral human page.
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