Drug interactions
Empagliflozin-metformin + Fludrocortisone
Severity: Minor
Empagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone has some glucocorticoid activity and can modestly raise blood glucose, potentially reducing the effect of antidiabetic drugs. It may also cause fluid shifts and potassium loss that matter in diabetic patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Empagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone 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-metformin belongs to Endocrine; Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Corticosteroid-related insulin resistance and increased hepatic glucose output oppose glucose-lowering therapy.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting fludrocortisone, and also watch volume status and electrolytes given the SGLT2 inhibitor. Adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
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-metformin with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Empagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fludrocortisone has some glucocorticoid activity and can modestly raise blood glucose, potentially reducing the effect of antidiabetic drugs. It may also cause fluid shifts and potassium loss that matter in diabetic patients.
How serious is the interaction between Empagliflozin-metformin and Fludrocortisone?
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 after starting fludrocortisone, and also watch volume status and electrolytes given the SGLT2 inhibitor. Adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
What other medicines interact with Empagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Empagliflozin-metformin with, for example, Contrast media, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate, Diatrizoate. The full list is on the Empagliflozin-metformin page.
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