Drug interactions
Ciprofloxacin + Linagliptin-metformin
Severity: Moderate
Ciprofloxacin and Linagliptin-metformin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin can cause both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, especially in patients with diabetes taking glucose-lowering drugs. Severe cases have been reported, mainly with insulin or sulfonylureas, and the risk with metformin and linagliptin is lower.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ciprofloxacin and Linagliptin-metformin 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.
Ciprofloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Linagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Fluoroquinolones modulate pancreatic beta-cell insulin release through potassium channel effects, causing dysglycemia.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose closely during the antibiotic course and educate patients on symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia. Consider an alternative antibiotic in patients with unstable glycemic control.
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 Linagliptin-metformin
Other interactions of Ciprofloxacin
- Agomelatine + Ciprofloxacin Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Tizanidine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Ciprofloxacin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ciprofloxacin with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Ciprofloxacin and Linagliptin-metformin 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. Fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin can cause both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, especially in patients with diabetes taking glucose-lowering drugs. Severe cases have been reported, mainly with insulin or sulfonylureas, and the risk with metformin and linagliptin is lower.
How serious is the interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Linagliptin-metformin?
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 closely during the antibiotic course and educate patients on symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia. Consider an alternative antibiotic in patients with unstable glycemic control.
What other medicines interact with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Linagliptin-metformin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Linagliptin-metformin page.
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