Drug interactions
Empagliflozin-metformin + Trilaciclib
Severity: Major
Empagliflozin-metformin and Trilaciclib: major interaction.
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Summary
Trilaciclib inhibits OCT2, MATE1 and MATE2-K, which mediate renal secretion of metformin, and is expected to increase metformin exposure rather than decrease it. This raises the risk of metformin accumulation and lactic acidosis.
What this interaction means in plain words
Empagliflozin-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.
Empagliflozin-metformin belongs to Endocrine; Trilaciclib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Inhibition of renal OCT2 and MATE1/MATE2-K transporters reduces metformin elimination.
What to do
Hold metformin on the day of trilaciclib infusion or use an alternative antidiabetic agent where possible. If continued, monitor renal function and for signs of lactic acidosis.
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?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Empagliflozin-metformin with Trilaciclib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Empagliflozin-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 OCT2, MATE1 and MATE2-K, which mediate renal secretion of metformin, and is expected to increase metformin exposure rather than decrease it. This raises the risk of metformin accumulation and lactic acidosis.
How serious is the interaction between Empagliflozin-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: Hold metformin on the day of trilaciclib infusion or use an alternative antidiabetic agent where possible. If continued, monitor renal function and for signs of lactic acidosis.
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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