Empagliflozin and metformin interactions

Empagliflozin and metformin (Synjardy), an SGLT2 inhibitor has 149 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 11 major, 85 moderate, 53 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (11)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMajor

    Risk factors for metformin-associated lactic acidosis include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

  • AlcoholAlcoholMajor

    …concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic impairment, and mitochondrial diseases [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

  • ChloroquineantimalarialMajor

    Hypoglycemia Chloroquine has been shown to cause severe hypoglycemia including loss of consciousness that could be life-threatening in patients treated with or without antidiabetic medications (see PRECAUTIONS , Drug Interactions ). (Chloroquine label, Warnings)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    Antidiabetic agents Hypoglycemia including fatal outcomes have been reported. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)

  • Dorzolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMajor

    Risk factors for metformin-associated lactic acidosis include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

  • Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMajor

    Risk factors for metformin-associated lactic acidosis include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Oral hypoglycemics Clinically significant hypoglycemia may be precipitated by the use of fluconazole with oral hypoglycemic agents; one fatality has been reported from hypoglycemia in association with combined fluconazole and glyburide use. (Fluconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxychloroquineQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Hypoglycemia PLAQUENIL can cause severe and potentially life-threatening hypoglycemia, in the presence or absence of antidiabetic agents [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. (Hydroxychloroquine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    Risk factors for metformin-associated lactic acidosis include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMajor

    Risk factors for metformin-associated lactic acidosis include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

  • ZonisamideanticonvulsantMajor

    Risk factors for metformin-associated lactic acidosis include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate), age 65 years old or greater, having a radiological study with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states (e.g., acute congestive heart failure), excessive alcohol intake, hepatic… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Boxed warning)

Moderate interactions (85)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Oral Hypoglycemics Moderate doses of aspirin may increase the effectiveness of oral hypoglycemic drugs, leading to hypoglycemia. (Aspirin and dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetics: Increased risk of hypoglycemia ( 7.2 ) (Benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate

    Metformin ↑ metformin Refer to the prescribing information of metformin for assessing the benefit and risk of concomitant use of BIXLENVO and metformin. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerModerate

    However, patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia, or diabetic patients receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, should be cautioned about these possibilities and bisoprolol fumarate should be used with caution. (Bisoprolol label, Warnings)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CanagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Consider adding another antihyperglycemic agent in patients who require additional glycemic control [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Canagliflozin label, Drug interactions)

  • CapecitabineantimetaboliteModerate

    Closely monitor for adverse reactions of CYP2C9 substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions when used concomitantly with XELODA (e.g., anticoagulants, antidiabetic drugs). (Capecitabine label, Drug interactions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    Insulin and oral hypoglycemics action may be enhanced. (Carvedilol label, Drug interactions)

  • CephalexincephalosporinModerate

    Metformin: increased metformin concentrations. (Cephalexin label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    …tubular transport systems involved in the renal elimination of metformin (e.g., organic cationic transporter-2 [OCT2] / multidrug and toxin extrusion [MATE] inhibitors such as ranolazine, vandetanib, dolutegravir, and cimetidine) could increase systemic exposure to metformin and may increase the risk for lactic acidosis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Oral Hypoglycemic Agents/Insulin: The concomitant use of clarithromycin tablets and oral hypoglycemic agents and/or insulin can result in significant hypoglycemia. (Clarithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Colesevelambile acid sequestrantModerate

    Concomitant use with colesevelam hydrochloride may increase the exposure of the following drugs: Metformin extended release. (Colesevelam label, Drug interactions)

  • DapagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    …Coadministered Drug (Dose Regimen) * Dapagliflozin (Dose Regimen) * Effect on Dapagliflozin Exposure [% Change (90% CI)] C max AUC † No dosing adjustments required for the following: Oral Antidiabetic Agents Metformin (1000 mg) 20 mg ↔ ↔ Pioglitazone (45 mg) 50 mg ↔ ↔ Sitagliptin (100 mg) 20 mg ↔ ↔ Glimepiride (4 mg) 20 mg ↔ ↔ Voglibose (0.2 mg three times daily) 10… (Dapagliflozin label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Hyperglycemia Corticosteroids can increase blood glucose, worsen pre-existing diabetes, and predispose those on long-term therapy to diabetes mellitus, and may reduce the effect of the antidiabetic drugs. (Dexamethasone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    …to 49% NA Ticagrelor 31% 28% Tolvaptan 30% 20% Trimethoprim 22 to 28% NA Digoxin Concentrations Increased, but Magnitude is Unclear Alprazolam, Azithromycin, Cyclosporine, Diclofenac, Diphenoxylate, Epoprostenol, Esomeprazole, Ibuprofen, Ketoconazole, Lansoprazole, Metformin, Omeprazole Measure serum digoxin concentrations before initiating concomitant drugs. (Digoxin label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicModerate

    In addition, drugs that are actively secreted via this route (e.g., triamterene, metformin, and amiloride) should be co-administered with care as they might increase dofetilide levels. (Dofetilide label, Drug interactions)

  • DolutegravirantiretroviralModerate

    …tubular transport systems involved in the renal elimination of metformin (e.g., organic cationic transporter-2 [OCT2] / multidrug and toxin extrusion [MATE] inhibitors such as ranolazine, vandetanib, dolutegravir, and cimetidine) could increase systemic exposure to metformin and may increase the risk for lactic acidosis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    If there is worsening glycemic control or failure to achieve target glycemic control, consider alternative antidiabetic therapy. (Exenatide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Monitor for symptoms of hyperglycemia; adjust dosage of antidiabetic drug upward if necessary. (Fludrocortisone label, Drug interactions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIModerate

    As is true with many other types of medication when taken concurrently by patients with diabetes, insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic, dosage may need to be adjusted when therapy with PROZAC is instituted or discontinued. (Fluoxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents Clinical Impact: Corticosteroids in supraphysiologic doses may increase blood glucose concentrations. (Hydrocortisone label, Drug interactions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin regular (human)insulinModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Antidiabetic Drugs Repaglinide Saxagliptin Monitor for adverse reactions. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Antidiabetics repaglinide, saxagliptin Antihelmintics and Antiprotozoals praziquantel Antimigraine Drugs ergot alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine, ergometrine (ergonovine), ergotamine, methylergometrine (methylergonovine) eletriptan Ergot alkaloids: The potential increase in plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids when coadministered with ketoconazole tablets… (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Blood Glucose Disturbances Fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection, have been associated with disturbances of blood glucose, including symptomatic hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, usually in diabetic patients receiving concomitant treatment with an oral hypoglycemic agent (e.g., glyburide) or with insulin. (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    Worsening of Diabetic Control : May worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Levothyroxine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LinezolidantibioticModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    • Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LiraglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    In pediatric patients 10 years of age and older, the risk of hypoglycemia was higher with liraglutide regardless of insulin and/or metformin use. (Liraglutide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetics Concomitant administration of Zestril and antidiabetic medicines (insulins, oral hypoglycemic agents) may cause an increased blood-glucose-lowering effect with risk of hypoglycemia. (Lisinopril label, Drug interactions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lithiumserotonergic drugModerate

    Lithium Clinical Impact Concomitant use of an SGLT2 inhibitor with lithium may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antidiabetics : Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required. (Methylprednisolone label, Drug interactions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Antidiabetic agents Carefully monitor blood glucose. (Moxifloxacin label, Drug interactions)

  • Nadololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta-blockade also reduces the release of insulin in response to hyperglycemia; therefore, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of antidiabetic drugs. (Nadolol label, Warnings)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    Use of Antidiabetic Medications: Weight loss may cause hypoglycemia. (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Fluoroquinolones have been associated with disturbances of blood glucose, including symptomatic hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, usually in diabetic patients receiving concomitant treatment with an oral hypoglycemic agent (e.g., glyburide) or with insulin. (Ofloxacin label, Warnings)

  • OrlistatModerate

    A reduction in dose of oral hypoglycemic medication (e.g., sulfonylureas) or insulin may be required in some patients [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . (Orlistat label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantModerate

    • A reduction in dose of insulin or oral hypoglycemic medication may be required in some patients. (Phentermine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pindololbeta blockerModerate

    Beta-blockade also reduces the release of insulin in response to hyperglycemia; therefore, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of antidiabetic drugs. (Pindolol label, Warnings)

  • PioglitazonethiazolidinedioneModerate

    Congestive Heart Failure ACTOS, like other thiazolidinediones, can cause dose-related fluid retention when used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medications and is most common when ACTOS is used in combination with insulin. (Pioglitazone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate

    Congestive Heart Failure Pioglitazone, like other thiazolidinediones, can cause dose-related fluid retention when used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medications and is most common when pioglitazone is used in combination with insulin. (Pioglitazone and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required. (Prednisolone label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antidiabetic agents: May increase blood glucose concentrations. (Prednisone label, Drug interactions)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    Monitor patients for the development of edema when co-administering LYRICA CR and thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    …renal tubular transport systems involved in the renal elimination of metformin (e.g., organic cationic transporter-2 [OCT2] / multidrug and toxin extrusion [MATE] inhibitors such as ranolazine, vandetanib, dolutegravir, and cimetidine) could increase systemic exposure to metformin and may increase the risk for lactic acidosis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]… (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Decrease exposure Digitoxin Decrease exposure Fluoroquinolones Pefloxacin Administered with rifampin 900 mg daily Decrease exposure Moxifloxacin , Decrease exposure Oral Hypoglycemic Agents (e.g., sulfonylureas) Glyburide Decrease exposure Rifampin may worsen glucose control of glyburide. (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Some patients required either initiation or dose adjustments of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents for treatment of these events. (Ritonavir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerModerate

    Insulin and Oral Antidiabetics Hyperglycemia may occur, and the dosage of insulin or antidiabetic drugs may require adjustment. (Sotalol label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprimsulfonamideModerate

    Like other sulfonamide-containing drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim potentiates the effect of oral hypoglycemics. (Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim label, Drug interactions)

  • Timololbeta blockerModerate

    Masking of Hypoglycemic Symptoms in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Beta-adrenergic blocking agents should be administered with caution in patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia or to diabetic patients (especially those with labile diabetes) who are receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Timolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Hypoglycemia: Adult patients taking an insulin secretagogue or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    (See PRECAUTIONS . ) Antidiabetic Agents Concomitant use of ACE inhibitors and antidiabetic medicines (insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents) may cause an increased blood glucose lowering effect with greater risk of hypoglycemia. (Trandolapril label, Drug interactions)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorModerate

    Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Patients Some MAOIs have contributed to hypoglycemic episodes in diabetic patients receiving insulin or other blood-glucose-lowering agents. (Tranylcypromine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate

    Antidiabetics: Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required. (Triamcinolone label, Drug interactions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrospiumanticholinergicModerate

    Concomitant use with metformin immediate release tablets reduced exposure and peak concentration of trospium. (Trospium label, Drug interactions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), elderly patients, or patients on loop diuretics may be at increased risk for volume depletion or hypotension. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vitamin B12Vitamin and mineralModerate

    Vitamin B 12 Deficiency In metformin HCl clinical trials of 29-week duration, a decrease to subnormal levels of previously normal serum vitamin B 12 levels was observed in approximately 7% of metformin-treated patients. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Sulfonylurea Oral Hypoglycemics (CYP2C9 Inhibition) Not Studied In Vivo or In Vitro , but Drug Plasma Exposure Likely to be Increased Frequent monitoring of blood glucose and for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (53)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Amphetamine and dextroamphetamineCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • BeclomethasonecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • BetamethasonecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • BudesonidecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • BupropionantidepressantMinor

    Additional predisposing conditions include diabetes mellitus treated with oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin, use of anorectic drugs, excessive use of alcohol, use of benzodiazepines, sedatives/hypnotics, or opiates. (Bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobetasolcorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMinor

    In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when the atypical antipsychotic was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of antidiabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the suspect drug. (Clozapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • DesonidecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • EstradiolestrogenMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • FluocinonidecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • FluticasonecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • HalobetasolcorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • LevonorgestrelprogestinMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • LisdexamfetamineCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    Oral Hypoglycemic Agents In pharmacokinetic studies of lovastatin in hypercholesterolemic non-insulin dependent diabetic patients, there was no drug interaction with glipizide or with chlorpropamide (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Clinical Studies in Adults ). (Lovastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • MegestrolprogestinMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalMinor

    Although the systemic absorption of miconazole following ORAVIG administration is minimal and plasma concentrations of miconazole are substantially lower than when given intravenously, the potential for interaction with drugs metabolized through CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 such as oral hypoglycemics, phenytoin, or ergot alkaloids cannot be ruled out. (Miconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Moexipril hydrochloride has been used in clinical trials concomitantly with calcium-channel-blocking agents, diuretics, H 2 blockers, digoxin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and cholesterol-lowering agents. (Moexipril label, Drug interactions)

  • MometasonecorticosteroidMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • NorethindroneprogestinMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor

    These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMinor

    In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when the atypical antipsychotic was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of antidiabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the suspect drug. (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

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