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Metformin

Also known as: Metformin

Route: Oral

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52 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Metformin has 52 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 2 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 15 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir Sodium, Lamivudine, Topiramate, Acetazolamide. Patients taking Metformin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
52
Contraindicated
2
Major
15
Moderate
30
Minor
1

Contraindicated (2)

Major (15)

  • Metformin + AcetazolamideCarbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases serum bicarbonate and induces metabolic acidosis, increasing risk for lactic
  • Metformin + Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Iodixanol, Povidine IodineIodixanol may increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop metformin b
  • Metformin + CimetidineReduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk
  • Metformin + DichlorphenamideCarbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases serum bicarbonate and induces metabolic acidosis, increasing risk for lactic
  • Metformin + DolutegravirReduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk
  • Metformin + IodixanolIodixanol may increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop metformin p
  • Metformin + IohexolIodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop
  • Metformin + Iomeprol InjectionStop metformin at or prior to IOMERVU administration in patients with eGFR 30-60 mL/min/1.73m², hepatic impairment, alco
  • Metformin + IopamidolIodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop
  • Metformin + IopromideIodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop
  • Metformin + IoversolIodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly through worsening renal function.
  • Metformin + Mao InhibitorsMay increase risk of lactic acidosis with metformin. Consider more frequent monitoring.
  • Metformin + RanolazineReduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk
  • Metformin + VandetanibReduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk
  • Metformin + ZonisamideCarbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases serum bicarbonate and induces metabolic acidosis, increasing risk for lactic

Moderate (30)

Minor (1)

  • Metformin + MiglitolMiglitol reduced mean AUC and Cmax values for metformin by 12-13%, but this difference was not statistically significant
Metformin + Furosemideℹ️Unknown

Warn patients against excessive alcohol intake ( 7 ) Drug Interactions In Vivo Assessment of Drug Interactions Table 5: Effect of Coadministered Drug on Plasma Metformin Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without coadministered drug) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg metformin 0.91 Ratio of arithmetic means 0.93 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg metformin 1.09 1.22 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg metformin 1.16 1.21 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg metformin 0.90 0.94 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.05 1.07 Cationic drugs eliminated by renal tubular secretion may reduce metformin elimination [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) . ] Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.40 1.61 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause metabolic acidosis [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) .] Topiramate 5 mg At steady state with topiramate 100 mg every 12 hours and metformin 500 mg every 12 hours; AUC = AUC 0-12h 5 mg metformin 1.25 1.17 Table 6: Effect of Metformin on Coadministered Drug Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without metformin) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf unless otherwise noted C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg glyburide 0.78 Ratio of arithmetic means, p-value of difference < 0.05 0.63 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg furosemide 0.87 0.69 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg nifedipine 1.10 AUC 0-24hr reported 1.08 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg propranolol 1.01 1.02 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg ibuprofen 0.97 Ratio of arithmetic means 1.01 Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg cimetidine 0.95 1.01

Metformin + Nifedipineℹ️Unknown

Warn patients against excessive alcohol intake ( 7 ) Drug Interactions In Vivo Assessment of Drug Interactions Table 5: Effect of Coadministered Drug on Plasma Metformin Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without coadministered drug) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg metformin 0.91 Ratio of arithmetic means 0.93 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg metformin 1.09 1.22 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg metformin 1.16 1.21 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg metformin 0.90 0.94 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.05 1.07 Cationic drugs eliminated by renal tubular secretion may reduce metformin elimination [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) . ] Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.40 1.61 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause metabolic acidosis [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) .] Topiramate 5 mg At steady state with topiramate 100 mg every 12 hours and metformin 500 mg every 12 hours; AUC = AUC 0-12h 5 mg metformin 1.25 1.17 Table 6: Effect of Metformin on Coadministered Drug Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without metformin) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf unless otherwise noted C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg glyburide 0.78 Ratio of arithmetic means, p-value of difference < 0.05 0.63 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg furosemide 0.87 0.69 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg nifedipine 1.10 AUC 0-24hr reported 1.08 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg propranolol 1.01 1.02 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg ibuprofen 0.97 Ratio of arithmetic means 1.01 Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg cimetidine 0.95 1.01

Metformin + Propranololℹ️Unknown

Warn patients against excessive alcohol intake ( 7 ) Drug Interactions In Vivo Assessment of Drug Interactions Table 5: Effect of Coadministered Drug on Plasma Metformin Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without coadministered drug) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg metformin 0.91 Ratio of arithmetic means 0.93 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg metformin 1.09 1.22 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg metformin 1.16 1.21 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg metformin 0.90 0.94 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.05 1.07 Cationic drugs eliminated by renal tubular secretion may reduce metformin elimination [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) . ] Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.40 1.61 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause metabolic acidosis [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) .] Topiramate 5 mg At steady state with topiramate 100 mg every 12 hours and metformin 500 mg every 12 hours; AUC = AUC 0-12h 5 mg metformin 1.25 1.17 Table 6: Effect of Metformin on Coadministered Drug Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without metformin) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf unless otherwise noted C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg glyburide 0.78 Ratio of arithmetic means, p-value of difference < 0.05 0.63 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg furosemide 0.87 0.69 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg nifedipine 1.10 AUC 0-24hr reported 1.08 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg propranolol 1.01 1.02 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg ibuprofen 0.97 Ratio of arithmetic means 1.01 Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg cimetidine 0.95 1.01

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.