Drug interactions
Ibuprofen / famotidine + Metformin-sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Ibuprofen / famotidine and Metformin-sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs can reduce renal function, and famotidine is renally secreted through cationic transporters, which may modestly raise metformin exposure. The effect is usually small in patients with normal renal function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ibuprofen / famotidine and Metformin-sitagliptin 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
Reduced renal clearance of metformin through NSAID-related renal effects and possible competition for tubular cation transport.
What to do
Monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment or dehydration, and avoid prolonged NSAID use where possible.
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 Ibuprofen / famotidine with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ibuprofen / famotidine and Metformin-sitagliptin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs can reduce renal function, and famotidine is renally secreted through cationic transporters, which may modestly raise metformin exposure. The effect is usually small in patients with normal renal function.
How serious is the interaction between Ibuprofen / famotidine and Metformin-sitagliptin?
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 renal function in patients with renal impairment or dehydration, and avoid prolonged NSAID use where possible.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-sitagliptin with, for example, Clozapine, Contrast media, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Metformin-sitagliptin page.
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