Glimepiride and Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)
Determining the interaction of Glimepiride and Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension) and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Some benzimidazole proton pump inhibitors may increase sulfonylurea concentrations, and hypoglycemic effects may be increased. The mechanism may be inhibition of CYP450 2C19 and/or 3A4 hepatic metabolism. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown. Patients receiving this combination should be advised to regularly monitor their blood sugar, counseled on how to recognize and treat hypoglycemia (e.g., headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, tremor, hunger, weakness, or palpitations) and to notify their physician if it occurs. The sulfonylurea dosage may require reduction in affected patients.
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- "Product Information. Prilosec (omeprazole)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
Generic Name: esomeprazole
Brand name: Nexium, Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV
Synonyms: Nexium
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Glimepiride-Nexium 24HR (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules)
- Glimepiride-NexIUM 24HR (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets)
- Glimepiride-Nexium Capsules
- Glimepiride-Nexium I.V.
- Glimepiride-Nexium I.V. Injection
- Glimepiride-Nexium Oral
- Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)-Glimepiride and pioglitazone
- Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)-Glipizide
- Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)-Glipizide and metformin
- Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)-Glipizide ER
- Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)-Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets
- Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)-Glipizide Tablets