Glumet XR Drug Interactions

Concomitant Use is not Recommended: Alcohol: Increased risk of lactic acidosis in acute alcohol intoxication, particularly in case of fasting or malnutrition; hepatic insufficiency.
Avoid consumption of alcohol and alcohol-containing medications.
Iodinated Contrast Agents: Intravascular administration of iodinated contrast agents may lead to renal failure, resulting in metformin accumulation and a risk of lactic acidosis.
Metformin should be discontinued prior to, or at the time of the test and not reinstituted until 48 hrs afterwards, and only after renal function has been re-evaluated and found to be normal.
Associations Requiring Precautions for Use: Glucocorticoids (systemic and local routes) β₂-agonists and diuretics have intrinsic hyperglycaemic activity. Inform the patient and perform more frequent blood glucose monitoring, especially at the beginning of treatment. If necessary, adjust the dosage of the antidiabetic drug during therapy with the other drug and upon its discontinuation.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may decrease the blood glucose levels. If necessary, adjust the dosage of the antidiabetic drug during therapy with the other drug and upon its discontinuation.