Drug interactions
Insulin neutral human + Olmesartan
Severity: Minor
Insulin neutral human and Olmesartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may modestly improve insulin sensitivity, so insulin-treated patients may occasionally have more hypoglycemia. Clinical impact is generally small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin neutral human and Olmesartan 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 neutral human belongs to Endocrine; Olmesartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible improved insulin sensitivity from angiotensin II receptor blockade; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
Check glucose more often after starting olmesartan and reduce 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin neutral human with Olmesartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin neutral human and Olmesartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers may modestly improve insulin sensitivity, so insulin-treated patients may occasionally have more hypoglycemia. Clinical impact is generally small.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin neutral human and Olmesartan?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check glucose more often after starting olmesartan and reduce insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin neutral human with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Ethanol, Mecasermin. The full list is on the Insulin neutral human page.
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