Drug interactions
Amisulpride + Dasatinib
Severity: Major
Amisulpride and Dasatinib: major interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs can prolong the QT interval, so used together they may increase the risk of torsades de pointes. Amisulpride is dose-dependently QT-prolonging.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amisulpride and Dasatinib 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.
Amisulpride belongs to Central Nervous System; Dasatinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive prolongation of cardiac repolarization via hERG channel blockade.
What to do
Avoid if an alternative exists; otherwise obtain ECG monitoring and correct potassium and magnesium abnormalities.
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 Dasatinib
- Dasatinib + Saquinavir Contraindicated
- Dasatinib + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Dasatinib Major
- Amiodarone + Dasatinib Major
- Amitriptyline + Dasatinib Major
- Amobarbital + Dasatinib Major
Other interactions of Amisulpride
- Amiodarone + Amisulpride Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Arsenic trioxide Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Disopyramide Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Droperidol Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Ibutilide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amisulpride with Dasatinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amisulpride and Dasatinib 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. Both drugs can prolong the QT interval, so used together they may increase the risk of torsades de pointes. Amisulpride is dose-dependently QT-prolonging.
How serious is the interaction between Amisulpride and Dasatinib?
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 if an alternative exists; otherwise obtain ECG monitoring and correct potassium and magnesium abnormalities.
What other medicines interact with Dasatinib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dasatinib with, for example, Saquinavir, Thioridazine, Adagrasib. The full list is on the Dasatinib page.
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