Drug interactions
Azilsartan + Insulin glargine
Severity: Minor
Azilsartan and Insulin glargine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may improve insulin sensitivity and can modestly strengthen the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. Hypoglycemia may occur, mainly when treatment is started or the ARB dose is raised.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azilsartan and Insulin glargine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Azilsartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Insulin glargine belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
ARBs may enhance insulin sensitivity, producing an additive pharmacodynamic glucose-lowering effect.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose more often when azilsartan is started or titrated. Reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia develops.
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 Azilsartan with Insulin glargine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azilsartan and Insulin glargine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers may improve insulin sensitivity and can modestly strengthen the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. Hypoglycemia may occur, mainly when treatment is started or the ARB dose is raised.
How serious is the interaction between Azilsartan and Insulin glargine?
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 more often when azilsartan is started or titrated. Reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia develops.
What other medicines interact with Azilsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azilsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Azilsartan page.
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