Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Leuprolide
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Leuprolide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Leuprolide-induced sex hormone suppression can reduce insulin sensitivity and worsen glucose tolerance. This may weaken the glycemic control achieved with canagliflozin-metformin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Leuprolide 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; Leuprolide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Hypogonadism induced by GnRH agonists promotes insulin resistance and adiposity, opposing antidiabetic effects.
What to do
Monitor HbA1c and blood glucose during leuprolide therapy. Intensify the antidiabetic regimen 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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Other interactions of Canagliflozin-metformin
Other interactions of Leuprolide
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- Amisulpride + Leuprolide Major
- Arsenic trioxide + Leuprolide Major
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Leuprolide Major
- Disopyramide + Leuprolide Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Canagliflozin-metformin with Leuprolide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Leuprolide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Leuprolide-induced sex hormone suppression can reduce insulin sensitivity and worsen glucose tolerance. This may weaken the glycemic control achieved with canagliflozin-metformin.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Leuprolide?
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 HbA1c and blood glucose during leuprolide therapy. Intensify the antidiabetic regimen if control worsens.
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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