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Interaction between dexamethasone and some diabetes drugs

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People taking SGLT-2 inhibitors, such as Forxiga, Invokana and Jardiance may be advised to stop taking their meds. "Sometimes people with severe COVID-19 are treated with a steroid called dexamethasone.

Dexamethasone causes high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia), so it's "essential" to tell the medical team about diabetes "right from the start".


www.express.co.uk

Covid new strain: Doctor warns diabetic medication could worsen COVID-

CORONAVIRUS patients entering hospital with type 2 diabetes are urged to tell the medical team of their health condition. Dr Chase Ng Peng Yun warned diabetics medication could interact badly with Covid treatment.
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