Drug interactions
Insulin degludec-liraglutide + Insulin isophane human / insulin regular human
Severity: Major
Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Insulin isophane human / insulin regular human: major interaction.
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Summary
Premixed human insulin duplicates insulin therapy already supplied by insulin degludec. Combined with liraglutide, this increases the risk of hypoglycemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Insulin isophane human / insulin regular human can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Why it happens
Additive glucose-lowering effects from duplicate insulin therapy.
What to do
Avoid combining unless deliberately intended. Reduce insulin doses and monitor glucose closely if both are used.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin degludec-liraglutide with Insulin isophane human / insulin regular human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Insulin isophane human / insulin regular human can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Premixed human insulin duplicates insulin therapy already supplied by insulin degludec. Combined with liraglutide, this increases the risk of hypoglycemia.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Insulin isophane human / insulin regular human?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid combining unless deliberately intended. Reduce insulin doses and monitor glucose closely if both are used.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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