Drug interactions
Empagliflozin-linagliptin + Idelalisib
Severity: Minor
Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Idelalisib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor and may raise linagliptin exposure. Linagliptin has a wide safety margin and no dose adjustment is required with strong inhibitors like ketoconazole.
What this interaction means in plain words
Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Idelalisib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Empagliflozin-linagliptin belongs to Endocrine; Idelalisib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Idelalisib inhibits CYP3A4 and P-gp, reducing linagliptin clearance.
What to do
No dose adjustment is generally needed; monitor for adverse effects such as hypoglycemia with other agents.
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 Empagliflozin-linagliptin with Idelalisib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Idelalisib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor and may raise linagliptin exposure. Linagliptin has a wide safety margin and no dose adjustment is required with strong inhibitors like ketoconazole.
How serious is the interaction between Empagliflozin-linagliptin and Idelalisib?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose adjustment is generally needed; monitor for adverse effects such as hypoglycemia with other agents.
What other medicines interact with Empagliflozin-linagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Empagliflozin-linagliptin with, for example, Fosphenytoin, Rifampin, Rifapentine. The full list is on the Empagliflozin-linagliptin page.
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