Drug interactions
Insulin neutral human + Perindopril
Severity: Moderate
Insulin neutral human and Perindopril: moderate interaction.
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Summary
ACE inhibitors can improve insulin sensitivity and may enhance the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. Hypoglycemia has been reported, mainly in the early weeks of combined treatment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin neutral human and Perindopril 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.
Insulin neutral human belongs to Endocrine; Perindopril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
ACE inhibition increases insulin sensitivity, possibly through raised bradykinin levels and improved peripheral glucose uptake, adding to the effect of insulin.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose closely when perindopril is started or the dose is increased, and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs. Counsel the patient on hypoglycemia symptoms.
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 Insulin neutral human
Other interactions of Perindopril
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- Perindopril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Perindopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Perindopril Major
- Amiloride + Perindopril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin neutral human with Perindopril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Insulin neutral human and Perindopril 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. ACE inhibitors can improve insulin sensitivity and may enhance the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. Hypoglycemia has been reported, mainly in the early weeks of combined treatment.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin neutral human and Perindopril?
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 closely when perindopril is started or the dose is increased, and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs. Counsel the patient on hypoglycemia symptoms.
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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