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Glimepiride and pioglitazone and G6PD deficiency

Result of checking the interaction of drug Glimepiride and pioglitazone and disease G6PD deficiency for safety when used together.

Check result:

Glimepiride and pioglitazone <> G6PD deficiency

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:

Sulfonylureas can cause hemolytic anemia in patients with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Therapy with these agents should be used with caution in patients with G6PD deficiency and consider the use of a non-sulfonylurea alternative. There have been postmarketing reports of hemolytic anemia in patients receiving these drugs who did not have known G6PD deficiency.

Glimepiride and pioglitazone

Generic Name: glimepiride / pioglitazone

Brand Name: Duetact

Synonyms: Pioglitazone and Glimepiride

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