Drug interactions
Insulin degludec / insulin aspart + Telmisartan-amlodipine
Severity: Minor
Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Telmisartan-amlodipine: minor 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
Telmisartan may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and increase glucose lowering from insulin. Hypoglycemia is possible but uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Telmisartan-amlodipine 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
ARB-related improvement in insulin sensitivity adds to insulin's glucose-lowering action.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping telmisartan and adjust insulin 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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Other interactions of Telmisartan-amlodipine
- Aliskiren + Telmisartan-amlodipine Contraindicated
- Sparsentan + Telmisartan-amlodipine Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
- Amiloride + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
- Benazepril + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
- Candesartan + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin degludec / insulin aspart with Telmisartan-amlodipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Telmisartan-amlodipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Telmisartan may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and increase glucose lowering from insulin. Hypoglycemia is possible but uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin degludec / insulin aspart and Telmisartan-amlodipine?
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 starting or stopping telmisartan and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Telmisartan-amlodipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Telmisartan-amlodipine with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Telmisartan-amlodipine page.
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