Drug interactions
Insulin neutral human + Saxagliptin
Severity: Moderate
Insulin neutral human and Saxagliptin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Adding saxagliptin to insulin improves glycemic control but increases the risk of hypoglycemia. Saxagliptin also carries a heart failure warning that is relevant in insulin-treated patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin neutral human and Saxagliptin 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; Saxagliptin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Complementary glucose-lowering effects: DPP-4 inhibition increases incretin levels, enhancing glucose-dependent insulin release and suppressing glucagon, on top of exogenous insulin.
What to do
Consider a lower insulin dose when starting saxagliptin and monitor blood glucose. Monitor for signs of heart failure in at-risk patients.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin neutral human with Saxagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Insulin neutral human and Saxagliptin 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. Adding saxagliptin to insulin improves glycemic control but increases the risk of hypoglycemia. Saxagliptin also carries a heart failure warning that is relevant in insulin-treated patients.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin neutral human and Saxagliptin?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider a lower insulin dose when starting saxagliptin and monitor blood glucose. Monitor for signs of heart failure in at-risk patients.
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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