Drug interactions
Patiromer + Saxagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Patiromer and Saxagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer is a nonabsorbed polymer that can bind coadministered oral drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. Metformin exposure may be reduced, which could lessen glycemic control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Patiromer 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.
Patiromer belongs to Miscellaneous; Saxagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Patiromer binds oral drugs in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing their absorption.
What to do
Take the metformin-containing product at least 3 hours before or after patiromer. Monitor blood glucose if dosing times cannot be separated.
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 Saxagliptin-metformin
Other interactions of Patiromer
- Alogliptin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Canagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Carvedilol + Patiromer Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin + Patiromer Moderate
- Dapagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Empagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Patiromer with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Patiromer 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. Patiromer is a nonabsorbed polymer that can bind coadministered oral drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. Metformin exposure may be reduced, which could lessen glycemic control.
How serious is the interaction between Patiromer 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: Take the metformin-containing product at least 3 hours before or after patiromer. Monitor blood glucose if dosing times cannot be separated.
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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