Drug interactions
Atazanavir + Canagliflozin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Atazanavir and Canagliflozin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Protease inhibitors such as atazanavir can affect glucose metabolism, though atazanavir has less effect than other agents in its class. This may reduce the glycemic control achieved with antidiabetic therapy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atazanavir and Canagliflozin-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.
Atazanavir belongs to Anti Virals; Canagliflozin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Protease inhibitors may cause insulin resistance, opposing the glucose-lowering effects.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c after starting or stopping atazanavir and adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
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 Canagliflozin-metformin
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- Atazanavir + Eplerenone Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Ergotamine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atazanavir with Canagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atazanavir and Canagliflozin-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. Protease inhibitors such as atazanavir can affect glucose metabolism, though atazanavir has less effect than other agents in its class. This may reduce the glycemic control achieved with antidiabetic therapy.
How serious is the interaction between Atazanavir and Canagliflozin-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 and HbA1c after starting or stopping atazanavir and adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
What other medicines interact with Canagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Canagliflozin-metformin with, for example, Contrast media, Diatrizoate, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Canagliflozin-metformin page.
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