Does Glucagon Injection Solution Interact with Indomethacin?
CDI records a major classification for Glucagon Injection Solution and Indomethacin. The stored summary is: In patients taking indomethacin, glucagon may lose its ability to raise blood glucose or may produce hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels during glucagon treatment. 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
- Major
- Glucagon Injection Solution Class
- Antihypoglycemic Agent
- Indomethacin Class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Glucagon Injection Solution and your doctor is considering prescribing Indomethacin (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 how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider