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Indinavir + Insulin degludec-insulin aspart

Severity: Moderate

Indinavir and Insulin degludec-insulin aspart: 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

Indinavir is associated with insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, which can worsen diabetes control and increase insulin requirements.

What this interaction means in plain words

Indinavir and Insulin degludec-insulin aspart 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.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Indinavir impairs insulin-stimulated glucose uptake (GLUT4 inhibition), causing insulin resistance.

What to do

Monitor glucose closely after starting indinavir and increase insulin as 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 Indinavir with Insulin degludec-insulin aspart?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Indinavir and Insulin degludec-insulin aspart 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. Indinavir is associated with insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, which can worsen diabetes control and increase insulin requirements.

How serious is the interaction between Indinavir and Insulin degludec-insulin aspart?

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 glucose closely after starting indinavir and increase insulin as needed.

What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-insulin aspart?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-insulin aspart with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine, Diazoxide. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-insulin aspart page.

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