Drug interactions
Ethacrynic acid + Saxagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Ethacrynic acid and Saxagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Loop diuretics can raise blood glucose in some patients, which may reduce glycemic control. Volume depletion may also affect renal function and metformin clearance. Ethacrynic acid is thought to affect glucose less than other loop diuretics.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ethacrynic acid and Saxagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ethacrynic acid belongs to Cardiovascular; Saxagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Diuretic-induced electrolyte shifts and reduced insulin sensitivity may mildly raise glucose; volume depletion may reduce renal metformin clearance.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose and renal function during diuretic therapy. Adjust the antidiabetic regimen if control worsens or eGFR declines.
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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Other interactions of Saxagliptin-metformin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ethacrynic acid with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ethacrynic acid and Saxagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Loop diuretics can raise blood glucose in some patients, which may reduce glycemic control. Volume depletion may also affect renal function and metformin clearance. Ethacrynic acid is thought to affect glucose less than other loop diuretics.
How serious is the interaction between Ethacrynic acid and Saxagliptin-metformin?
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 and renal function during diuretic therapy. Adjust the antidiabetic regimen if control worsens or eGFR declines.
What other medicines interact with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Saxagliptin-metformin with, for example, Atazanavir, Clozapine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Saxagliptin-metformin page.
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