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Metformin-repaglinide + Temsirolimus

Severity: Moderate

Metformin-repaglinide and Temsirolimus: moderate 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

Temsirolimus commonly causes hyperglycemia through mTOR inhibition and may reduce the effect of antidiabetic drugs.

What this interaction means in plain words

Metformin-repaglinide and Temsirolimus 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.

Metformin-repaglinide belongs to Endocrine; Temsirolimus belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

mTOR inhibition causes insulin resistance and impaired insulin signaling, opposing antidiabetic action.

What to do

Monitor fasting glucose regularly during temsirolimus therapy and escalate antidiabetic treatment as needed.

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 Metformin-repaglinide with Temsirolimus?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Metformin-repaglinide and Temsirolimus 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. Temsirolimus commonly causes hyperglycemia through mTOR inhibition and may reduce the effect of antidiabetic drugs.

How serious is the interaction between Metformin-repaglinide and Temsirolimus?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor fasting glucose regularly during temsirolimus therapy and escalate antidiabetic treatment as needed.

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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