Drug interactions
Amitriptyline + Ponatinib
Severity: Minor
Amitriptyline and Ponatinib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ponatinib inhibits P-glycoprotein in vitro, which could modestly raise exposure to substrates, but amitriptyline is not a clearly established clinically significant P-gp substrate. Any real effect is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amitriptyline and Ponatinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amitriptyline belongs to Central Nervous System; Ponatinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Possible P-glycoprotein inhibition by ponatinib; not clinically established.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. Watch for tricyclic adverse effects such as sedation or anticholinergic symptoms.
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 Amitriptyline
- Amitriptyline + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Safinamide Contraindicated
Other interactions of Ponatinib
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amitriptyline with Ponatinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amitriptyline and Ponatinib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ponatinib inhibits P-glycoprotein in vitro, which could modestly raise exposure to substrates, but amitriptyline is not a clearly established clinically significant P-gp substrate. Any real effect is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Amitriptyline and Ponatinib?
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. Watch for tricyclic adverse effects such as sedation or anticholinergic symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Amitriptyline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amitriptyline with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Methylene blue, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Amitriptyline page.
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