Drug interactions
Candesartan + Insulin nph
Severity: Minor
Candesartan and Insulin nph: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers can improve insulin sensitivity, so patients on insulin may experience lower glucose levels and occasional hypoglycemia after candesartan is started. The effect is usually modest but can matter in patients with tight glycemic control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan and Insulin nph have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
ARBs may enhance insulin sensitivity and peripheral glucose uptake, adding to the glucose-lowering effect of insulin.
What to do
Check blood glucose more often when candesartan is started or the dose changed, and reduce the insulin dose 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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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 nph?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan and Insulin nph have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers can improve insulin sensitivity, so patients on insulin may experience lower glucose levels and occasional hypoglycemia after candesartan is started. The effect is usually modest but can matter in patients with tight glycemic control.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan and Insulin nph?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check blood glucose more often when candesartan is started or the dose changed, and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Candesartan page.
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