Drug interactions
Pioglitazone + Secobarbital
Severity: Minor
Pioglitazone and Secobarbital: minor interaction.
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Summary
Pioglitazone is metabolized by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4, so enzyme induction by a barbiturate may lower its exposure and weaken glycemic control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pioglitazone and Secobarbital have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine; Secobarbital belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Barbiturate induction of hepatic CYP enzymes increases pioglitazone clearance.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c when secobarbital is started or stopped and adjust pioglitazone if 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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- Isavuconazonium + Secobarbital Contraindicated
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Other interactions of Pioglitazone
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Pioglitazone with Secobarbital?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Pioglitazone and Secobarbital have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pioglitazone is metabolized by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4, so enzyme induction by a barbiturate may lower its exposure and weaken glycemic control.
How serious is the interaction between Pioglitazone and Secobarbital?
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 and HbA1c when secobarbital is started or stopped and adjust pioglitazone if needed.
What other medicines interact with Secobarbital?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Secobarbital with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Doravirine, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Secobarbital page.
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