Drug interactions
Linagliptin-metformin + Patiromer
Severity: Minor
Linagliptin-metformin and Patiromer: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer is a non-absorbed polymer that can bind co-administered oral drugs in the gut. Binding could reduce metformin absorption and weaken glucose control, though a clinically important effect has not been clearly shown.
What this interaction means in plain words
Linagliptin-metformin and Patiromer 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; Patiromer belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Patiromer may bind metformin in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Take metformin at least 3 hours before or after patiromer. Monitor glucose if dosing cannot be separated.
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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Other interactions of Linagliptin-metformin
Other interactions of Patiromer
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- Carvedilol + Patiromer Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin + Patiromer Moderate
- Dapagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Empagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Linagliptin-metformin with Patiromer?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Linagliptin-metformin and Patiromer have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Patiromer is a non-absorbed polymer that can bind co-administered oral drugs in the gut. Binding could reduce metformin absorption and weaken glucose control, though a clinically important effect has not been clearly shown.
How serious is the interaction between Linagliptin-metformin and Patiromer?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Take metformin at least 3 hours before or after patiromer. Monitor glucose if dosing cannot be separated.
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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