Drug interactions
Glucagon + Insulin isophane protamine human
Severity: Minor
Glucagon and Insulin isophane protamine human: minor interaction.
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Summary
Glucagon raises blood glucose by stimulating hepatic glucose release and therefore opposes insulin. This is the basis of its use for severe hypoglycemia, but it can cause transient hyperglycemia when given or used in other settings.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glucagon and Insulin isophane protamine human have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Glucagon belongs to Endocrine; Insulin isophane protamine human belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism: glucagon increases hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis, countering insulin action.
What to do
Use glucagon as intended for severe hypoglycemia and follow with oral carbohydrate once alert. Monitor glucose afterwards and adjust insulin if hyperglycemia persists.
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 Glucagon with Insulin isophane protamine human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glucagon and Insulin isophane protamine human have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Glucagon raises blood glucose by stimulating hepatic glucose release and therefore opposes insulin. This is the basis of its use for severe hypoglycemia, but it can cause transient hyperglycemia when given or used in other settings.
How serious is the interaction between Glucagon and Insulin isophane protamine human?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use glucagon as intended for severe hypoglycemia and follow with oral carbohydrate once alert. Monitor glucose afterwards and adjust insulin if hyperglycemia persists.
What other medicines interact with Insulin isophane protamine human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin isophane protamine human with, for example, Ethanol, Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin isophane protamine human page.
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