Drug interactions
Miconazole vaginal + Saxagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Miconazole vaginal and Saxagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic absorption of vaginal miconazole is low, so CYP3A4 inhibition sufficient to raise saxagliptin levels is unlikely. Any effect would probably not be clinically relevant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Miconazole vaginal and Saxagliptin-metformin 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
Miconazole is a CYP3A4 inhibitor, but vaginal use gives minimal systemic exposure.
What to do
No dose change is needed. Monitor for adverse effects only if prolonged or high-dose vaginal use occurs.
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 Miconazole vaginal with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Miconazole vaginal and Saxagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic absorption of vaginal miconazole is low, so CYP3A4 inhibition sufficient to raise saxagliptin levels is unlikely. Any effect would probably not be clinically relevant.
How serious is the interaction between Miconazole vaginal and Saxagliptin-metformin?
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 needed. Monitor for adverse effects only if prolonged or high-dose vaginal use occurs.
What other medicines interact with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Saxagliptin-metformin with, for example, Atazanavir, Clozapine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Saxagliptin-metformin page.
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