Drug interactions
Metformin-repaglinide + Tedizolid
Severity: Minor
Metformin-repaglinide and Tedizolid: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
No clinically established interaction exists between tedizolid and metformin or repaglinide. Tedizolid is a weak reversible MAO inhibitor, and linezolid-like agents have occasionally been linked to hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Metformin-repaglinide and Tedizolid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Metformin-repaglinide belongs to Endocrine; Tedizolid belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
The mechanism is not established; possible weak MAO inhibition may influence glucose regulation.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose during tedizolid therapy and adjust antidiabetic doses if hypoglycemia appears.
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 Metformin-repaglinide
Other interactions of Tedizolid
- Bupropion + Tedizolid Major
- Cyproheptadine + Tedizolid Major
- Deferiprone + Tedizolid Major
- Isocarboxazid + Tedizolid Major
- Meperidine + Tedizolid Major
- Methamphetamine + Tedizolid Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Metformin-repaglinide with Tedizolid?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Metformin-repaglinide and Tedizolid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No clinically established interaction exists between tedizolid and metformin or repaglinide. Tedizolid is a weak reversible MAO inhibitor, and linezolid-like agents have occasionally been linked to hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.
How serious is the interaction between Metformin-repaglinide and Tedizolid?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood glucose during tedizolid therapy and adjust antidiabetic doses if hypoglycemia appears.
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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