Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Midodrine
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Midodrine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Midodrine's active metabolite is secreted by renal cationic transport, as is metformin, so competition is theoretically possible. No clinically important effect has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Midodrine 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; Midodrine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for renal tubular cationic secretion.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor renal function and blood pressure as clinically indicated.
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 Midodrine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Midodrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Midodrine's active metabolite is secreted by renal cationic transport, as is metformin, so competition is theoretically possible. No clinically important effect has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Midodrine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed; monitor renal function and blood pressure as clinically indicated.
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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