Lookout for Patients on Clopidogrel Plus Repaglinide

October 2015

You'll hear about a potentially dangerous interaction between clopidogrel (Plavix, etc) and repaglinide (GlucoNorm, etc).

Health Canada is considering this drug combo a contraindication.

That's because clopidogrel can raise repaglinide levels by over 5-fold...and may lead to a dangerous drop in blood sugar.

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Table of Contents

Recalls Pull Recalled Meds Immediately
Diabetes Meds Apply a "Take With Plenty of Water"Auxiliary Label to Jardiance Rxs
COPD Dispense Breo Ellipta in its Original Packaging
Interactions Lookout for Patients on Clopidogrel Plus Repaglinide
Women's Health Be Aware of Addyi's Risks
Diabetes Meds Listen for Gliptin Patients Complaining of Severe Joint Pain
HIV & AIDS Watch for Supplements That can Derail HIV Therapy
Testosterone Look out for Men Getting More Than One Form of Testosterone
Contraceptives Help Women get the Contraceptive That's Right for Them
Cholesterol Watch for "QOD" Versus "QD" Abbreviations on Statin Rxs
Oral Health Watch for Antibiotic Rxs Prior to Dental Work
Substance Use Disorder Look out for Non-Controlled Meds That can be Abused
Anticoagulants Watch for Patients Skipping Refills on Their Blood Thinner Rxs