Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Saxagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Saxagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone has mainly mineralocorticoid activity but some glucocorticoid effect, and may slightly increase blood glucose. The impact on diabetes control is usually small at typical doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone 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.
Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine; Saxagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Weak glucocorticoid activity promotes insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, opposing antidiabetic drugs.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when fludrocortisone is started or its dose changed and adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
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 Fludrocortisone with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone 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. Fludrocortisone has mainly mineralocorticoid activity but some glucocorticoid effect, and may slightly increase blood glucose. The impact on diabetes control is usually small at typical doses.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone 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 when fludrocortisone is started or its dose changed and adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
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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