Drug interactions
Lumefantrine + Metformin-repaglinide
Severity: Minor
Lumefantrine and Metformin-repaglinide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lumefantrine is reported to have weak CYP3A4 induction potential, which could theoretically reduce repaglinide exposure. The effect is expected to be small and short-lived because treatment courses are brief.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lumefantrine and Metformin-repaglinide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible weak induction of CYP3A4 increases repaglinide metabolism; this is not well established clinically.
What to do
No dose change is usually needed; check blood glucose if control seems to worsen during or after a malaria treatment course.
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 Lumefantrine with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lumefantrine and Metformin-repaglinide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lumefantrine is reported to have weak CYP3A4 induction potential, which could theoretically reduce repaglinide exposure. The effect is expected to be small and short-lived because treatment courses are brief.
How serious is the interaction between Lumefantrine and Metformin-repaglinide?
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 dose change is usually needed; check blood glucose if control seems to worsen during or after a malaria treatment course.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-repaglinide with, for example, Gemfibrozil, Apalutamide, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Metformin-repaglinide page.
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