Drug interactions
Insulin degludec / insulin aspart + Labetalol
Severity: Moderate
Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Labetalol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Beta-blockers can mask adrenergic warning signs of hypoglycemia such as tremor and tachycardia, and may prolong recovery from low glucose. They can also alter glycemic control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Labetalol 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.
Why it happens
Beta-blockade blunts adrenergic hypoglycemia symptoms and impairs glycogenolysis.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose more often and counsel patients that sweating may be the main hypoglycemia sign; adjust 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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Other interactions of Labetalol
- Amifostine + Labetalol Major
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- Betaxolol + Labetalol Major
- Bisoprolol + Labetalol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin degludec / insulin aspart with Labetalol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Labetalol 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. Beta-blockers can mask adrenergic warning signs of hypoglycemia such as tremor and tachycardia, and may prolong recovery from low glucose. They can also alter glycemic control.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Labetalol?
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 blood glucose more often and counsel patients that sweating may be the main hypoglycemia sign; adjust insulin as needed.
What other medicines interact with Labetalol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Labetalol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Atenolol-chlorthalidone. The full list is on the Labetalol page.
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