Drug interactions
Indapamide + Insulin regular human
Severity: Minor
Indapamide and Insulin regular human: minor interaction.
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Summary
Thiazide-like diuretics can impair glucose tolerance and raise blood glucose, which may reduce the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. Hypokalemia from the diuretic may also contribute. Insulin requirements may increase in some patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indapamide and Insulin regular 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.
Why it happens
Diuretic-induced hypokalemia and reduced insulin secretion and sensitivity oppose insulin action.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting or changing indapamide and adjust the insulin dose if needed; keep potassium in the normal range.
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 Indapamide with Insulin regular human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Indapamide and Insulin regular 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. Thiazide-like diuretics can impair glucose tolerance and raise blood glucose, which may reduce the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. Hypokalemia from the diuretic may also contribute. Insulin requirements may increase in some patients.
How serious is the interaction between Indapamide and Insulin regular 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: Monitor blood glucose after starting or changing indapamide and adjust the insulin dose if needed; keep potassium in the normal range.
What other medicines interact with Indapamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indapamide with, for example, Adagrasib, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Indapamide page.
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