Does Acetaminophen Interact with Insulin Glargine And Lixisenatide?
CDI records a moderate classification for Acetaminophen and Insulin Glargine And Lixisenatide. The stored summary is: Lixisenatide delays gastric emptying which may impact absorption. Should be taken at least 1 hour prior to or 11 hours after SOLIQUA administration. The mechanism involves delayed gastric emptying affects absorption rate. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Insulin Glargine And Lixisenatide Class
- Insulin Analog
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Delayed gastric emptying affects absorption rate
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Acetaminophen and your doctor is considering prescribing Insulin Glargine And Lixisenatide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider