Drug Interactions between Afrezza and Bevespi Aerosphere
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting)
- Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol/glycopyrrolate)
Interactions between your drugs
formoterol insulin inhalation, rapid acting
Applies to: Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol / glycopyrrolate) and Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting)
Use of other orally inhaled products can sometimes affect the absorption of inhaled insulin into the bloodstream. In addition, medications like formoterol can increase blood sugar and worsen diabetes in some people. If you use inhaled insulin with other orally inhaled medications, you should keep the timing of their dosing consistent relative to each other on a daily basis and monitor your blood glucose closely. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions on how to use these medications properly. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
insulin inhalation, rapid acting food
Applies to: Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting)
Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may occur, depending on how much and how often you drink. You should avoid using alcohol if your diabetes is not well controlled or if you have high triglycerides, neuropathy (nerve damage), or pancreatitis. Moderate alcohol consumption generally does not affect blood glucose levels if your diabetes is under control. However, it may be best to limit alcohol intake to one drink daily for women and two drinks daily for men (1 drink = 5 oz wine, 12 oz beer, or 1.5 oz distilled spirits) in conjunction with your normal meal plan. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach or following exercise, as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
glycopyrrolate food
Applies to: Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol / glycopyrrolate)
Ask your doctor before using glycopyrrolate together with ethanol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking glycopyrrolate. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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