Drug interactions
Amiodarone + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens
Severity: Minor
Amiodarone and Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens: minor interaction.
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Summary
Amiodarone inhibits P-glycoprotein and may modestly raise exposure to conjugated estrogens and bazedoxifene. The clinical effect is likely small, with possibly more estrogenic adverse effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amiodarone and Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amiodarone belongs to Cardiovascular; Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Inhibition of P-glycoprotein efflux may increase absorption and reduce clearance of the estrogen components.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. Monitor for estrogenic adverse effects such as breast tenderness or bleeding.
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 Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens
- Anastrozole + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Contraindicated
- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Ospemifene Contraindicated
- Antithrombin alfa + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Major
- Antithrombin iii + Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens Major
- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Bemiparin Major
- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Carbamazepine Major
Other interactions of Amiodarone
- Amiodarone + Amisulpride Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Arsenic trioxide Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Droperidol Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Eliglustat Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amiodarone with Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amiodarone and Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Amiodarone inhibits P-glycoprotein and may modestly raise exposure to conjugated estrogens and bazedoxifene. The clinical effect is likely small, with possibly more estrogenic adverse effects.
How serious is the interaction between Amiodarone and Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens?
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 routine adjustment is needed. Monitor for estrogenic adverse effects such as breast tenderness or bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens with, for example, Anastrozole, Ospemifene, Antithrombin alfa. The full list is on the Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens page.
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