Drug interactions
Exenatide injectable + Insulin detemir
Severity: Moderate
Exenatide injectable and Insulin detemir: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Exenatide adds to the glucose-lowering effect of insulin and increases hypoglycemia risk. Insulin dose reduction is often needed.
What this interaction means in plain words
Exenatide injectable and Insulin detemir can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
GLP-1 receptor agonism enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion and suppresses glucagon, adding to exogenous insulin.
What to do
Consider reducing the insulin detemir dose when exenatide is added. Monitor blood glucose frequently.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Exenatide injectable with Insulin detemir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Exenatide injectable and Insulin detemir can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Exenatide adds to the glucose-lowering effect of insulin and increases hypoglycemia risk. Insulin dose reduction is often needed.
How serious is the interaction between Exenatide injectable and Insulin detemir?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider reducing the insulin detemir dose when exenatide is added. Monitor blood glucose frequently.
What other medicines interact with Insulin detemir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin detemir with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin detemir page.
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