Drug interactions
Gotu kola + Insulin glulisine
Severity: Minor
Gotu kola and Insulin glulisine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Gotu kola has shown some glucose-lowering activity in preclinical studies, so an additive effect with insulin is theoretically possible. Human data are limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gotu kola and Insulin glulisine 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
Theoretical additive hypoglycemic effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose in patients using gotu kola and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
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 Gotu kola with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gotu kola and Insulin glulisine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Gotu kola has shown some glucose-lowering activity in preclinical studies, so an additive effect with insulin is theoretically possible. Human data are limited.
How serious is the interaction between Gotu kola and Insulin glulisine?
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 in patients using gotu kola and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin glulisine with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Pentamidine. The full list is on the Insulin glulisine page.
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