Drug interactions
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Insulin glulisine
Severity: Moderate
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Insulin glulisine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may improve insulin sensitivity and increase the glucose-lowering effect of insulin, which can lead to hypoglycemia. In contrast, the thiazide component can worsen glycemic control, so the net effect on glucose varies.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Insulin glulisine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Insulin glulisine belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
ARBs may enhance insulin sensitivity, while thiazides can impair glucose tolerance, so the pharmacodynamic effects on glucose control oppose each other.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose more frequently when starting or changing the antihypertensive and adjust insulin as needed. Counsel the patient about hypoglycemia symptoms.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide
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- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Other interactions of Insulin glulisine
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Insulin glulisine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Angiotensin receptor blockers may improve insulin sensitivity and increase the glucose-lowering effect of insulin, which can lead to hypoglycemia. In contrast, the thiazide component can worsen glycemic control, so the net effect on glucose varies.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood glucose more frequently when starting or changing the antihypertensive and adjust insulin as needed. Counsel the patient about hypoglycemia symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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