Drug interactions
Eucalyptus + Metformin-repaglinide
Severity: Minor
Eucalyptus and Metformin-repaglinide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Eucalyptus preparations have shown glucose-lowering activity in animal studies, so they could add to the effect of metformin and repaglinide. Human data are lacking and the interaction is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eucalyptus and Metformin-repaglinide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive glucose-lowering effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if a patient takes eucalyptus products regularly, and watch for hypoglycemia symptoms due to repaglinide.
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 Eucalyptus with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eucalyptus and Metformin-repaglinide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Eucalyptus preparations have shown glucose-lowering activity in animal studies, so they could add to the effect of metformin and repaglinide. Human data are lacking and the interaction is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Eucalyptus and Metformin-repaglinide?
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 if a patient takes eucalyptus products regularly, and watch for hypoglycemia symptoms due to repaglinide.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-repaglinide with, for example, Gemfibrozil, Apalutamide, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Metformin-repaglinide page.
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