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Glyburide-metformin + Risdiplam

Severity: Moderate

Glyburide-metformin and Risdiplam: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Risdiplam inhibits MATE1 and MATE2-K, which mediate renal secretion of metformin. Metformin concentrations may increase, raising the risk of lactic acidosis in susceptible patients.

What this interaction means in plain words

Glyburide-metformin and Risdiplam 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.

Glyburide-metformin belongs to Endocrine; Risdiplam belongs to Musculoskeletal.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Risdiplam inhibits MATE1 and MATE2-K, reducing renal tubular secretion of metformin.

What to do

Monitor renal function and glycemic control. Consider reducing the metformin dose if coadministration is needed.

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 Glyburide-metformin with Risdiplam?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Glyburide-metformin and Risdiplam 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. Risdiplam inhibits MATE1 and MATE2-K, which mediate renal secretion of metformin. Metformin concentrations may increase, raising the risk of lactic acidosis in susceptible patients.

How serious is the interaction between Glyburide-metformin and Risdiplam?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor renal function and glycemic control. Consider reducing the metformin dose if coadministration is needed.

What other medicines interact with Glyburide-metformin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Glyburide-metformin with, for example, Bosentan, Cholic acid, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Glyburide-metformin page.

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