Drug interactions
Amisulpride + Siponimod
Severity: Major
Amisulpride and Siponimod: major interaction.
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Summary
Amisulpride causes dose-related QT prolongation and siponimod slows heart rate at initiation. Together they may increase the risk of torsades de pointes.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amisulpride and Siponimod 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; Siponimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation and bradycardia.
What to do
Avoid if possible; if used, obtain a baseline ECG, correct electrolytes and monitor ECG, especially during siponimod initiation.
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 Siponimod
- Cladribine + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Fluconazole + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Ponesimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Siponimod + Thioridazine Contraindicated
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 Siponimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amisulpride and Siponimod 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 causes dose-related QT prolongation and siponimod slows heart rate at initiation. Together they may increase the risk of torsades de pointes.
How serious is the interaction between Amisulpride and Siponimod?
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 possible; if used, obtain a baseline ECG, correct electrolytes and monitor ECG, especially during siponimod initiation.
What other medicines interact with Siponimod?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Siponimod with, for example, Cladribine, Fingolimod, Fluconazole. The full list is on the Siponimod page.
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