Drug interactions
Candesartan + Insulin degludec-liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Candesartan and Insulin degludec-liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Candesartan may slightly improve insulin sensitivity and add to the glucose-lowering effect of insulin and liraglutide. Clinically relevant hypoglycemia is uncommon but possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan and Insulin degludec-liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Candesartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Insulin degludec-liraglutide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Angiotensin II receptor blockade may improve insulin sensitivity, adding to the glucose-lowering action of the antidiabetic drugs.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when candesartan is started or stopped, and adjust the insulin dose if glucose falls.
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 Insulin degludec-liraglutide
Other interactions of Candesartan
- Aliskiren + Candesartan Contraindicated
- Candesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Candesartan Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Candesartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Candesartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan and Insulin degludec-liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Candesartan may slightly improve insulin sensitivity and add to the glucose-lowering effect of insulin and liraglutide. Clinically relevant hypoglycemia is uncommon but possible.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan and Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
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 when candesartan is started or stopped, and adjust the insulin dose if glucose falls.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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