Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Etonogestrel
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Etonogestrel: minor interaction.
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Summary
Progestin contraceptives such as etonogestrel may slightly reduce glucose tolerance. Clinically relevant loss of glycemic control is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Etonogestrel 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; Etonogestrel belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Progestins may modestly decrease insulin sensitivity, opposing antidiabetic effects.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting or removing the implant or ring and adjust antidiabetic therapy if control changes.
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 Etonogestrel?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Etonogestrel have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Progestin contraceptives such as etonogestrel may slightly reduce glucose tolerance. Clinically relevant loss of glycemic control is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Etonogestrel?
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 removing the implant or ring and adjust antidiabetic therapy if control changes.
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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