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Sitagliptin + Tepotinib

Severity: Minor

Sitagliptin and Tepotinib: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Tepotinib inhibits P-glycoprotein and can raise exposure to P-gp substrates including sitagliptin. Sitagliptin's wide margin makes significant harm unlikely.

What this interaction means in plain words

Sitagliptin and Tepotinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Sitagliptin belongs to Endocrine; Tepotinib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Tepotinib inhibits P-glycoprotein efflux of sitagliptin.

What to do

No routine adjustment is required; monitor for adverse effects.

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 Sitagliptin with Tepotinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sitagliptin and Tepotinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tepotinib inhibits P-glycoprotein and can raise exposure to P-gp substrates including sitagliptin. Sitagliptin's wide margin makes significant harm unlikely.

How serious is the interaction between Sitagliptin and Tepotinib?

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 routine adjustment is required; monitor for adverse effects.

What other medicines interact with Sitagliptin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Sitagliptin with, for example, Albiglutide, Amlodipine-benazepril, Aripiprazole. The full list is on the Sitagliptin page.

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