Drug interactions
Candesartan + Insulin isophane protamine human
Severity: Minor
Candesartan and Insulin isophane protamine human: minor interaction.
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Summary
Candesartan may improve insulin sensitivity and occasionally lead to hypoglycemia in insulin-treated patients. The effect is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan and Insulin isophane protamine human 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 isophane protamine human belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
ARB therapy may enhance insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, adding modestly to insulin effect; the mechanism is not fully established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when candesartan is started or the dose changed and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
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 Candesartan with Insulin isophane protamine human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan and Insulin isophane protamine human 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 improve insulin sensitivity and occasionally lead to hypoglycemia in insulin-treated patients. The effect is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan and Insulin isophane protamine human?
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 the dose changed and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin isophane protamine human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin isophane protamine human with, for example, Ethanol, Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin isophane protamine human page.
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