Drug interactions
Amiodarone + Palovarotene
Severity: Major
Amiodarone and Palovarotene: major interaction.
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Summary
Amiodarone may increase palovarotene exposure, which raises the risk of retinoid toxicity such as mucocutaneous effects, bone changes and premature epiphyseal closure in growing patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amiodarone and Palovarotene can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Amiodarone belongs to Cardiovascular; Palovarotene belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Inhibition of CYP3A4 metabolism of palovarotene by amiodarone.
What to do
Avoid the combination where possible; if unavoidable, reduce the palovarotene dose by 50% per labeling and monitor for retinoid toxicity.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Amiodarone
- Amiodarone + Amisulpride Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Arsenic trioxide Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Droperidol Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Eliglustat Contraindicated
Other interactions of Palovarotene
- Acitretin + Palovarotene Contraindicated
- Isotretinoin + Palovarotene Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Palovarotene Major
- Apalutamide + Palovarotene Major
- Aprepitant + Palovarotene Major
- Carbamazepine + Palovarotene Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amiodarone with Palovarotene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amiodarone and Palovarotene can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Amiodarone may increase palovarotene exposure, which raises the risk of retinoid toxicity such as mucocutaneous effects, bone changes and premature epiphyseal closure in growing patients.
How serious is the interaction between Amiodarone and Palovarotene?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination where possible; if unavoidable, reduce the palovarotene dose by 50% per labeling and monitor for retinoid toxicity.
What other medicines interact with Amiodarone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amiodarone with, for example, Amisulpride, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide. The full list is on the Amiodarone page.
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