Drug interactions
Miglitol + Moxifloxacin
Severity: Minor
Miglitol and Moxifloxacin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fluoroquinolones can cause dysglycemia in diabetic patients. Miglitol alone does not cause hypoglycemia, so the clinical effect is generally limited, though glucose variability is possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Miglitol and Moxifloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Miglitol belongs to Endocrine; Moxifloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Quinolones alter pancreatic insulin secretion, which may modify glycemic control.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose during moxifloxacin therapy and report symptoms of dysglycemia. No routine dose change is needed.
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 Moxifloxacin
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- Disopyramide + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Droperidol + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
Other interactions of Miglitol
- Miglitol + Pramlintide Major
- Aripiprazole + Miglitol Moderate
- Asenapine + Miglitol Moderate
- Chlorthalidone + Miglitol Moderate
- Clozapine + Miglitol Moderate
- Cortisone + Miglitol Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Miglitol with Moxifloxacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Miglitol and Moxifloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fluoroquinolones can cause dysglycemia in diabetic patients. Miglitol alone does not cause hypoglycemia, so the clinical effect is generally limited, though glucose variability is possible.
How serious is the interaction between Miglitol and Moxifloxacin?
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 moxifloxacin therapy and report symptoms of dysglycemia. No routine dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Moxifloxacin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Moxifloxacin with, for example, Amiodarone, Arsenic trioxide, Disopyramide. The full list is on the Moxifloxacin page.
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