Saturday, 7 April 2018

Drug Interactions of Meglitinide Antidiabetics (Repaglinide & Nateglinide):


   §    Meglitinides including Repaglinide and Nateglinide are short acting insulin secretogogues.
   §    They are very much useful to treat the patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus having irregular meal timings.
   §    Interaction between one or more coadministered medications leading to reduced therapeutic efficacy or enhanced toxicity is termed as “Adverse drug interaction”.
   §   Mechanism of action of Meglitinide Antidiabetics:




   §    Most of the drug interactions of Metformin result in enhanced risk of “Hypoglycemia”.
   §    Concurrent use of the following drugs along with Repaglinide, elevate its plasma concentrations and the risk of Hypoglycemia…
ª    Gemfibrozil
ª    Clopidogrel
ª    Cyclosporine
ª    Trimethoprim
ª    Atorvastatin
ª    Nifedipine
   §    Drugs interacting with Nateglinide include…
ª    Azole Antifungals
ª    Rifampicin
   §    The risk of adverse effects could be reduced by healthcare professionals through the screening, education, and follow up on suspected drug interactions.
   §    The diabetic patients should always consult their physician and pharmacist before taking any new medication.
   §    The diabetic patients should bring a list of all of the drugs they are taking (or simply bring the drugs themselves), including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and any supplements, herbal or otherwise, during their visit to the doctor or pharmacist.
   §    They are encouraged to ask their doctor or pharmacist to look over their list for any potentially dangerous combinations.
   §    It is recommended that people fill all their prescriptions at one pharmacy, if possible.


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