Drug interactions
Linagliptin-metformin + Nizatidine
Severity: Minor
Linagliptin-metformin and Nizatidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nizatidine may modestly raise metformin concentrations, an effect described with H2 blockers such as cimetidine. The clinical significance is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Linagliptin-metformin and Nizatidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Linagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine; Nizatidine belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Competition for renal tubular secretion via organic cation transporters, reducing metformin clearance.
What to do
No routine adjustment; monitor glycemic control and renal function, especially in elderly or renally impaired patients.
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 Linagliptin-metformin with Nizatidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Linagliptin-metformin and Nizatidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nizatidine may modestly raise metformin concentrations, an effect described with H2 blockers such as cimetidine. The clinical significance is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Linagliptin-metformin and Nizatidine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment; monitor glycemic control and renal function, especially in elderly or renally impaired patients.
What other medicines interact with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Linagliptin-metformin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Linagliptin-metformin page.
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