Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Dulaglutide
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Dulaglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Combining GLP-1 receptor agonists with metformin and an SGLT2 inhibitor gives additive glucose lowering and is common practice. Hypoglycemia is uncommon but more likely if a sulfonylurea or insulin is also used; volume depletion from GI losses may affect kidneys.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Dulaglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Canagliflozin-metformin belongs to Endocrine; Dulaglutide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Complementary glucose-lowering mechanisms produce additive pharmacodynamic effects.
What to do
Monitor glucose and reduce any concomitant sulfonylurea or insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs. Ensure adequate hydration if vomiting or diarrhea 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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Other interactions of Canagliflozin-metformin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Canagliflozin-metformin with Dulaglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Dulaglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Combining GLP-1 receptor agonists with metformin and an SGLT2 inhibitor gives additive glucose lowering and is common practice. Hypoglycemia is uncommon but more likely if a sulfonylurea or insulin is also used; volume depletion from GI losses may affect kidneys.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Dulaglutide?
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 glucose and reduce any concomitant sulfonylurea or insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs. Ensure adequate hydration if vomiting or diarrhea develops.
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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