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Metformin and pioglitazone and Type I diabetes

Result of checking the interaction of drug Metformin and pioglitazone and disease Type I diabetes for safety when used together.

Check result:
Metformin and pioglitazone <> Type I diabetes
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Thiazolidinediones exert their hypoglycemic effect only in the presence of insulin. Therefore, these agents should not be used in patients with type I diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

References:
  • "Product Information. Avandia (rosiglitazone)" SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.
  • "Product Information. Actos (pioglitazone)" Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Lincolnshire, IL.
Metformin and pioglitazone

Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone

Brand Name: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Synonyms: Pioglitazone and Metformin

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