Drug interactions
Moxifloxacin + Sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Moxifloxacin and Sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fluoroquinolones can cause dysglycemia in diabetic patients. Sitagliptin has a low intrinsic hypoglycemia risk, so effects are usually limited, but glucose changes can occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Moxifloxacin and Sitagliptin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Moxifloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Sitagliptin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Quinolones alter pancreatic insulin secretion, which may influence glycemic control.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose during moxifloxacin therapy and report symptoms of dysglycemia. Adjust therapy only if glucose changes are seen.
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
- Amiodarone + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Arsenic trioxide + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Disopyramide + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
- Droperidol + Moxifloxacin Contraindicated
Other interactions of Sitagliptin
- Albiglutide + Sitagliptin Moderate
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Sitagliptin Moderate
- Aripiprazole + Sitagliptin Moderate
- Asenapine + Sitagliptin Moderate
- Benazepril + Sitagliptin Moderate
- Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide + Sitagliptin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Moxifloxacin with Sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Moxifloxacin and Sitagliptin 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. Sitagliptin has a low intrinsic hypoglycemia risk, so effects are usually limited, but glucose changes can occur.
How serious is the interaction between Moxifloxacin and Sitagliptin?
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. Adjust therapy only if glucose changes are seen.
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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