Interactions between Durabolin 50 and Glimepiride
1 drug interaction and 32 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Durabolin 50 (nandrolone)
- glimepiride
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
nandrolone glimepiride
Applies to: Durabolin 50 (nandrolone) and glimepiride
Monitor
The hypoglycemic effect of insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylureas, meglitinides) may be potentiated by certain drugs, including ACE inhibitors, 4-aminoquinolines, amylin analogs, anabolic steroids, fibrates, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs, including linezolid), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), salicylates, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), sulfonamides, disopyramide, propoxyphene, quinine, quinidine, and ginseng. These drugs may increase the risk of hypoglycemia by enhancing insulin sensitivity (ACE inhibitors, fibrates, ginseng); stimulating insulin secretion (salicylates, NSAIDs, disopyramide, quinine, quinidine, MAOIs, ginseng); decreasing insulin clearance and resistance (4-aminoquinolines); increasing peripheral glucose utilization (SSRIs, insulin-like growth factor); inhibiting gluconeogenesis (SSRIs, MAOIs, insulin-like growth factor); slowing the rate of gastric emptying (amylin analogs); and/or suppressing postprandial glucagon secretion (amylin analogs). Or, they may increase plasma concentration of insulin secretagogues by displacing them from plasma protein binding sites and/or inhibiting their metabolism (fibrates, NSAIDs, salicylates, sulfonamides). Clinical hypoglycemia has been reported during use of some of these agents alone or with insulin and/or sulfonylureas. Use of SSRIs has also been associated with loss of awareness of hypoglycemia in isolated cases.
Management
Close monitoring for the development of hypoglycemia is recommended if these drugs are coadministered with insulin secretagogues, particularly in patients with advanced age and/or renal impairment. The oral antidiabetic dosage(s) may require adjustment if an interaction is suspected. Patients should be apprised of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (e.g., headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, hunger, tremor, weakness, sweating, palpitations), how to treat it, and to contact their doctor if it occurs. Patients should be observed for loss of glycemic control when these drugs are withdrawn.
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Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
glimepiride Food/Lifestyle
Applies to: glimepiride
Generally avoid
Alcohol may cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes. Hypoglycemia most frequently occurs during acute consumption of alcohol. Even modest amounts can lower blood sugar significantly, especially when the alcohol is ingested on an empty stomach or following exercise. The mechanism involves inhibition of both gluconeogenesis as well as the counter-regulatory response to hypoglycemia. Episodes of hypoglycemia may last for 8 to 12 hours after ethanol ingestion. By contrast, chronic alcohol abuse can cause impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycemia. Moderate alcohol consumption generally does not affect blood glucose levels in patients with well controlled diabetes. A disulfiram-like reaction (e.g., flushing, headache, and nausea) to alcohol has been reported frequently with the use of chlorpropamide and very rarely with other sulfonylureas.
Management
Patients with diabetes should avoid consuming alcohol if their blood glucose is not well controlled, or if they have hypertriglyceridemia, neuropathy, or pancreatitis. Patients with well controlled diabetes should limit their 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 their normal meal plan. Alcohol should not be consumed on an empty stomach or following exercise.
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Disease interactions
31 potential interactions Applies to: 27 conditions, including High Cholesterol, Underactive Thyroid, Heart Failure, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Breast Cancer.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Adrenal Insufficiency.
Hypoglycemia may commonly occur during treatment with insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic agents. Care should be taken in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the development of hypoglycemic episodes during the use of these drugs, including those who are debilitated or malnourished, those with defective counterregulatory mechanisms (e.g., autonomic neuropathy and adrenal or pituitary insufficiency), and those receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
Anorexia/Feeding Problems
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Anorexia/Feeding Problems.
Hypoglycemia may commonly occur during treatment with insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic agents. Care should be taken in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the development of hypoglycemic episodes during the use of these drugs, including those who are debilitated or malnourished, those with defective counterregulatory mechanisms (e.g., autonomic neuropathy and adrenal or pituitary insufficiency), and those receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
Autonomic Neuropathy
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Autonomic Neuropathy.
Hypoglycemia may commonly occur during treatment with insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic agents. Care should be taken in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the development of hypoglycemic episodes during the use of these drugs, including those who are debilitated or malnourished, those with defective counterregulatory mechanisms (e.g., autonomic neuropathy and adrenal or pituitary insufficiency), and those receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids is contraindicated for male patients with carcinoma of the breast or prostate. Circulating androgens can be converted in peripheral tissues to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which may act as promoters of tumor growth in the breast and prostate, respectively. Likewise, androgenic agents may cause enlargement of the prostate and should be used cautiously in patients with or predisposed to prostatic hypertrophy.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X, and an increase in prothrombin time. Androgen therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with bleeding disorders.
Breast Cancer
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Breast Cancer.
When treated with androgenic anabolic steroids, patients with metastatic breast cancer may develop hypercalcemia due to osteolysis. Frequent determination of urine and serum calcium levels is recommended during therapy with androgenic agents. If hypercalcemia occurs, therapy should be stopped. The development of hypercalcemia may indicate progression of metastases to the bone.
Breast Cancer, Male
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Breast Cancer, Male.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids is contraindicated for male patients with carcinoma of the breast or prostate. Circulating androgens can be converted in peripheral tissues to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which may act as promoters of tumor growth in the breast and prostate, respectively. Likewise, androgenic agents may cause enlargement of the prostate and should be used cautiously in patients with or predisposed to prostatic hypertrophy.
Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders
Major:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.
The use of oral hypoglycemic agents may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to treatment with diet alone or diet with insulin. This warning is based on the University Group Diabetes Program (UGDP) study, a long-term prospective clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs in preventing or delaying vascular complications in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Patients treated with diet plus a fixed dosage of either tolbutamide (a sulfonylurea) or phenformin (a biguanide) for 5 to 8 years had a cardiovascular mortality rate approximately 2.5 times that of patients treated with diet alone, resulting in discontinuation of both these treatments in the study. Despite controversy regarding interpretation of these results, clinicians and patients should be aware of the potential risk when making treatment decisions for diabetes, particularly in the presence of underlying cardiovascular disease. Data are not available for other sulfonylureas or biguanides, nor for hypoglycemic agents belonging to other classes. However, given the similarities in chemical structure and/or mode of action, the same caution should be applied.
Dehydration
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.
Treatment with sulfonylureas may cause hyponatremia, in patients who are on other medications or have medical conditions known to cause hyponatremia or increase release of antidiuretic hormone. The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion has been reported with certain sulfonylureas and these drugs may augment the peripheral (antidiuretic) action of ADH and/or increase release of ADH. Caution should be used when treating patients with hyponatremia or at greater risk of developing hyponatremia such as elderly patients, patients taking diuretics or those who are volume-depleted.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
The metabolic effects of androgenic anabolic steroids may lower blood glucose. Decreased glucose tolerance and increased insulin resistance have also been reported. Patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more closely during therapy with androgenic agents, and their antidiabetic regimen adjusted accordingly.
Fluid Retention
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Fluid Retention.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
G-6-PD Deficiency
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with G-6-PD Deficiency.
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.
Heart Failure
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
High Cholesterol
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with High Cholesterol.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may adversely affect serum lipids, including lowering HDL and elevating LDL levels. These changes can be marked, particularly with the 17-alpha-alkyl derivatives (i.e., fluoxymesterone, methyltestosterone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, and stanozolol), and may significantly impact the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Patients with preexisting hyperlipoproteinemia may require closer monitoring during therapy with androgenic agents, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen. Androgen therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with coronary artery disease or a history of ischemic heart disease.
Hypercalcemia
Moderate:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a moderate potential interaction with Hypercalcemia.
Androgenic anabolic steroids decrease urinary excretion of calcium, which may result in hypercalcemia. Therapy with androgenic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypercalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism such as hyperparathyroidism, or renal dysfunction. Some manufacturers consider the use of androgenic anabolic steroids to be contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
Hyperparathyroidism
Moderate:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperparathyroidism.
Androgenic anabolic steroids decrease urinary excretion of calcium, which may result in hypercalcemia. Therapy with androgenic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypercalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism such as hyperparathyroidism, or renal dysfunction. Some manufacturers consider the use of androgenic anabolic steroids to be contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
Hyperthyroidism
Minor:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a minor potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.
When androgenic anabolic steroids are used in patients with thyroid disorders, clinicians should be aware that these agents may affect thyroid function tests. Specifically, thyroid-binding globulin levels may be decreased, resulting in lower total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4. Free thyroid hormone levels remain unchanged, however.
Hyponatremia
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Hyponatremia.
Treatment with sulfonylureas may cause hyponatremia, in patients who are on other medications or have medical conditions known to cause hyponatremia or increase release of antidiuretic hormone. The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion has been reported with certain sulfonylureas and these drugs may augment the peripheral (antidiuretic) action of ADH and/or increase release of ADH. Caution should be used when treating patients with hyponatremia or at greater risk of developing hyponatremia such as elderly patients, patients taking diuretics or those who are volume-depleted.
Ischemic Heart Disease
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Ischemic Heart Disease.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may adversely affect serum lipids, including lowering HDL and elevating LDL levels. These changes can be marked, particularly with the 17-alpha-alkyl derivatives (i.e., fluoxymesterone, methyltestosterone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, and stanozolol), and may significantly impact the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Patients with preexisting hyperlipoproteinemia may require closer monitoring during therapy with androgenic agents, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen. Androgen therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with coronary artery disease or a history of ischemic heart disease.
Liver Disease
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids may be associated with development of cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice. Other, more serious hepatotoxicities such as peliosis hepatis and hepatocellular neoplasms are rare but may occur with prolonged use or high dosages. These latter toxicities may be fatal and often not recognized until they become life-threatening. Patients with preexisting liver diseases should be monitored more closely during therapy with anabolic steroids if they are used. If liver function declines or toxicity occurs, therapy should be withdrawn and the cause investigated.
Major:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.
Sulfonylureas are metabolized in the liver, and their metabolites (some with pharmacologic activity) are excreted in the urine and feces. Patients with impaired liver and/or renal function treated with sulfonylureas may be exposed to higher serum drug concentrations, which can increase the potential for severe hypoglycemic episodes induced by these agents. In the presence of hepatic impairment, gluconeogenic capacity may also be diminished, further compounding the risk. Therapy with sulfonylureas should be administered cautiously in patients with liver and/or renal disease. Reduced dosages and longer intervals between dosage adjustments may be required. Hypoglycemia, if it occurs during treatment, may be prolonged in these patients because of slowed metabolism and/or excretion of the drugs.
Malnourishment
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Malnourishment.
Hypoglycemia may commonly occur during treatment with insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic agents. Care should be taken in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the development of hypoglycemic episodes during the use of these drugs, including those who are debilitated or malnourished, those with defective counterregulatory mechanisms (e.g., autonomic neuropathy and adrenal or pituitary insufficiency), and those receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
Panhypopituitarism
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with Panhypopituitarism.
Hypoglycemia may commonly occur during treatment with insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic agents. Care should be taken in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the development of hypoglycemic episodes during the use of these drugs, including those who are debilitated or malnourished, those with defective counterregulatory mechanisms (e.g., autonomic neuropathy and adrenal or pituitary insufficiency), and those receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
Polycythemia
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Polycythemia.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause polycythemia when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Patients with preexisting polycythemia may experience worsening of their condition. Frequent monitoring of clinical status and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels is recommended if androgen therapy is administered to these patients.
Prostate Cancer
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Prostate Cancer.
The use of androgenic anabolic steroids is contraindicated for male patients with carcinoma of the breast or prostate. Circulating androgens can be converted in peripheral tissues to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which may act as promoters of tumor growth in the breast and prostate, respectively. Likewise, androgenic agents may cause enlargement of the prostate and should be used cautiously in patients with or predisposed to prostatic hypertrophy.
Renal Dysfunction
Major:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Androgenic anabolic steroids may cause sodium and water retention, particularly when given in high dosages or for prolonged periods. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients who have preexisting problems with fluid overload or are at risk for developing edema. The manufacturers consider the use of androgenic agents to be contraindicated in patients with severe cardiac, renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
Major:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Sulfonylureas are metabolized in the liver, and their metabolites (some with pharmacologic activity) are excreted in the urine and feces. Patients with impaired liver and/or renal function treated with sulfonylureas may be exposed to higher serum drug concentrations, which can increase the potential for severe hypoglycemic episodes induced by these agents. In the presence of hepatic impairment, gluconeogenic capacity may also be diminished, further compounding the risk. Therapy with sulfonylureas should be administered cautiously in patients with liver and/or renal disease. Reduced dosages and longer intervals between dosage adjustments may be required. Hypoglycemia, if it occurs during treatment, may be prolonged in these patients because of slowed metabolism and/or excretion of the drugs.
Moderate:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.
Androgenic anabolic steroids decrease urinary excretion of calcium, which may result in hypercalcemia. Therapy with androgenic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypercalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism such as hyperparathyroidism, or renal dysfunction. Some manufacturers consider the use of androgenic anabolic steroids to be contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
SIADH
Moderate:
glimepiride
Glimepiride has a moderate potential interaction with SIADH.
Treatment with sulfonylureas may cause hyponatremia, in patients who are on other medications or have medical conditions known to cause hyponatremia or increase release of antidiuretic hormone. The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion has been reported with certain sulfonylureas and these drugs may augment the peripheral (antidiuretic) action of ADH and/or increase release of ADH. Caution should be used when treating patients with hyponatremia or at greater risk of developing hyponatremia such as elderly patients, patients taking diuretics or those who are volume-depleted.
Underactive Thyroid
Minor:
Durabolin 50
The nandrolone in Durabolin 50 has a minor potential interaction with Underactive Thyroid.
When androgenic anabolic steroids are used in patients with thyroid disorders, clinicians should be aware that these agents may affect thyroid function tests. Specifically, thyroid-binding globulin levels may be decreased, resulting in lower total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4. Free thyroid hormone levels remain unchanged, however.
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Durabolin 50
A total of 90 drugs are known to interact with Durabolin 50.
- Durabolin 50 is in the drug class androgens and anabolic steroids.
- Durabolin 50 is used to treat the following conditions:
glimepiride
A total of 553 drugs are known to interact with glimepiride.
- Glimepiride is in the drug class sulfonylureas.
- Glimepiride is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes.
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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