Drug interactions
Cornsilk + Dapagliflozin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Cornsilk and Dapagliflozin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cornsilk has been reported to have hypoglycemic activity in animal studies, so it may theoretically enhance the effect of metformin. Human evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cornsilk and Dapagliflozin-metformin 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
Theoretical additive glucose-lowering effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if the patient uses cornsilk regularly, and counsel on hypoglycemia symptoms.
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 Cornsilk with Dapagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cornsilk and Dapagliflozin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cornsilk has been reported to have hypoglycemic activity in animal studies, so it may theoretically enhance the effect of metformin. Human evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cornsilk and Dapagliflozin-metformin?
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 if the patient uses cornsilk regularly, and counsel on hypoglycemia symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Dapagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dapagliflozin-metformin with, for example, Contrast media, Diatrizoate, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Dapagliflozin-metformin page.
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