Drug interactions
Atazanavir + Insulin degludec-liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Atazanavir and Insulin degludec-liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Protease inhibitors may cause insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, although atazanavir has a comparatively small metabolic effect. Glycemic control may worsen in patients on insulin and liraglutide.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atazanavir and Insulin degludec-liraglutide 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; Insulin degludec-liraglutide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Protease inhibitors can impair insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, opposing antidiabetic therapy.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting or changing therapy. Adjust the antidiabetic dose if control worsens.
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 Atazanavir with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atazanavir and Insulin degludec-liraglutide 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 may cause insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, although atazanavir has a comparatively small metabolic effect. Glycemic control may worsen in patients on insulin and liraglutide.
How serious is the interaction between Atazanavir and Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
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 after starting or changing therapy. Adjust the antidiabetic dose if control worsens.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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