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Dapagliflozin-metformin + Trilaciclib

Severity: Major

Dapagliflozin-metformin and Trilaciclib: major interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Trilaciclib inhibits renal and hepatic cation transporters involved in metformin elimination, so metformin exposure is expected to rise rather than fall. Increased metformin concentrations raise the risk of metformin toxicity including lactic acidosis.

What this interaction means in plain words

Dapagliflozin-metformin and Trilaciclib can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Dapagliflozin-metformin belongs to Endocrine; Trilaciclib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Trilaciclib inhibits OCT2, MATE1 and MATE2-K, decreasing renal secretion of metformin.

What to do

Metformin labeling advises avoiding this combination; hold metformin around trilaciclib infusion or choose an alternative antidiabetic. If unavoidable, monitor renal function, lactate-related symptoms and glycemic control.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Dapagliflozin-metformin with Trilaciclib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Dapagliflozin-metformin and Trilaciclib can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Trilaciclib inhibits renal and hepatic cation transporters involved in metformin elimination, so metformin exposure is expected to rise rather than fall. Increased metformin concentrations raise the risk of metformin toxicity including lactic acidosis.

How serious is the interaction between Dapagliflozin-metformin and Trilaciclib?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Metformin labeling advises avoiding this combination; hold metformin around trilaciclib infusion or choose an alternative antidiabetic. If unavoidable, monitor renal function, lactate-related symptoms and glycemic control.

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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