Alcohol + Linagliptin And Metformin Hydrochloride Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Alcohol potentiates the effect of metformin on lactate metabolism, increasing lactic acidosis risk. Patients should avoid excessive alcohol intake.

Mechanism

Potentiates metformin's effect on lactate metabolism

Source: NLP:linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride