Does Glucagon Interact with Insulin Aspart Injection?
CDI records a moderate classification for Glucagon and Insulin Aspart Injection. The stored summary is: May decrease the blood glucose lowering effect. Dose adjustment and increased glucose monitoring required. The mechanism involves decreases blood glucose lowering effect. 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
- Glucagon Class
- Antihypoglycemic Agent
- Insulin Aspart Injection Class
- Insulin Analog
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Decreases blood glucose lowering effect
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Glucagon and your doctor is considering prescribing Insulin Aspart Injection (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