Drug interactions
Insulin aspart + Rasagiline
Severity: Minor
Insulin aspart and Rasagiline: minor interaction.
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Summary
MAO inhibitors may enhance insulin's glucose-lowering effect, raising hypoglycemia risk. Data for selective MAO-B inhibitors are limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin aspart and Rasagiline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Insulin aspart belongs to Endocrine; Rasagiline belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
The mechanism is not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when rasagiline is started or changed. 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 Insulin aspart with Rasagiline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin aspart and Rasagiline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. MAO inhibitors may enhance insulin's glucose-lowering effect, raising hypoglycemia risk. Data for selective MAO-B inhibitors are limited.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin aspart and Rasagiline?
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 when rasagiline is started or changed. Reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Rasagiline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Rasagiline with, for example, Atomoxetine, Brimonidine, Bupropion-naltrexone. The full list is on the Rasagiline page.
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