Drug interactions
Empagliflozin-metformin + Liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Empagliflozin-metformin and Liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Liraglutide adds glucose-lowering effect to empagliflozin-metformin, and this combination is commonly used intentionally. Hypoglycemia is uncommon with these agents alone but may occur when a sulfonylurea or insulin is also present. Gastrointestinal effects and volume depletion may also be additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Empagliflozin-metformin and Liraglutide 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; Liraglutide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Additive glucose-lowering through complementary pharmacodynamic actions (GLP-1 receptor agonism, SGLT2 inhibition, reduced hepatic glucose output).
What to do
Monitor glucose, and reduce any concurrent sulfonylurea or insulin dose when starting liraglutide. Advise hydration if vomiting or diarrhea occurs.
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 Liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Empagliflozin-metformin and Liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Liraglutide adds glucose-lowering effect to empagliflozin-metformin, and this combination is commonly used intentionally. Hypoglycemia is uncommon with these agents alone but may occur when a sulfonylurea or insulin is also present. Gastrointestinal effects and volume depletion may also be additive.
How serious is the interaction between Empagliflozin-metformin and Liraglutide?
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 glucose, and reduce any concurrent sulfonylurea or insulin dose when starting liraglutide. Advise hydration if vomiting or diarrhea occurs.
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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