Drug interactions
Alosetron + Oxcarbazepine
Severity: Minor
Alosetron and Oxcarbazepine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oxcarbazepine may modestly reduce alosetron exposure, potentially lessening symptom control in IBS-D. The effect is predicted rather than well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alosetron and Oxcarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Alosetron belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Oxcarbazepine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
CYP3A4 induction by oxcarbazepine may increase alosetron clearance.
What to do
Monitor IBS symptom control and adjust the alosetron dose according to response.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Oxcarbazepine Major
- Bictegravir + Oxcarbazepine Major
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- Alosetron + Fluvoxamine Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Ciprofloxacin Major
- Alosetron + Deferasirox Major
- Alosetron + Eluxadoline Major
- Alosetron + Ketoconazole Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alosetron with Oxcarbazepine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Alosetron and Oxcarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oxcarbazepine may modestly reduce alosetron exposure, potentially lessening symptom control in IBS-D. The effect is predicted rather than well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Alosetron and Oxcarbazepine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor IBS symptom control and adjust the alosetron dose according to response.
What other medicines interact with Oxcarbazepine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Oxcarbazepine with, for example, Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine, Artemether / lumefantrine. The full list is on the Oxcarbazepine page.
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