Drug interactions
Alvimopan + Dronedarone
Severity: Minor
Alvimopan and Dronedarone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dronedarone may increase alvimopan exposure through P-glycoprotein inhibition. Alvimopan is given only short term in hospital and the clinical effect is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alvimopan and Dronedarone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
P-glycoprotein inhibition reducing alvimopan efflux.
What to do
No dose change is generally needed; monitor for gastrointestinal adverse effects during the short alvimopan course.
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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Other interactions of Dronedarone
- Adagrasib + Dronedarone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alvimopan with Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Alvimopan and Dronedarone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dronedarone may increase alvimopan exposure through P-glycoprotein inhibition. Alvimopan is given only short term in hospital and the clinical effect is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Alvimopan and Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose change is generally needed; monitor for gastrointestinal adverse effects during the short alvimopan course.
What other medicines interact with Dronedarone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dronedarone with, for example, Adagrasib. The full list is on the Dronedarone page.
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