Drug interactions
Fexinidazole + Linagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Fexinidazole and Linagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fexinidazole may inhibit CYP3A4 and slightly raise linagliptin levels. The clinical impact is expected to be small given linagliptin's wide margin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fexinidazole and Linagliptin-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.
Why it happens
Inhibition of CYP3A4 reduces the metabolism of linagliptin.
What to do
No dose change is normally needed; monitor glucose and tolerability during the short course.
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 Fexinidazole with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fexinidazole and Linagliptin-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. Fexinidazole may inhibit CYP3A4 and slightly raise linagliptin levels. The clinical impact is expected to be small given linagliptin's wide margin.
How serious is the interaction between Fexinidazole and Linagliptin-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: No dose change is normally needed; monitor glucose and tolerability during the short course.
What other medicines interact with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Linagliptin-metformin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Linagliptin-metformin page.
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