Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Fludrocortisone
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone has mainly mineralocorticoid activity but also some glucocorticoid effect, and may raise blood glucose slightly. It can also cause fluid retention and potassium loss, which may complicate diabetes management.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone 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; Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Mild glucocorticoid activity increases hepatic glucose output and insulin resistance, partly opposing glucose-lowering drugs.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting or changing fludrocortisone and adjust the antidiabetic regimen if control deteriorates.
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 Canagliflozin-metformin with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fludrocortisone has mainly mineralocorticoid activity but also some glucocorticoid effect, and may raise blood glucose slightly. It can also cause fluid retention and potassium loss, which may complicate diabetes management.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone?
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 fludrocortisone and adjust the antidiabetic regimen if control deteriorates.
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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