Drug interactions
Arformoterol + Fingolimod
Severity: Minor
Arformoterol and Fingolimod: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fingolimod can slow heart rate and arformoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist, can prolong QTc and lower potassium. Combined use may modestly raise arrhythmia risk in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Arformoterol and Fingolimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Arformoterol belongs to Respiratory; Fingolimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive QT effects and beta-agonist-induced hypokalemia.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Check ECG and potassium if other QT risk factors are present, especially when starting fingolimod.
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 Fingolimod
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Fingolimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Ponesimod Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Quinidine Contraindicated
- Fingolimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
Other interactions of Arformoterol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Arformoterol with Fingolimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Arformoterol and Fingolimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fingolimod can slow heart rate and arformoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist, can prolong QTc and lower potassium. Combined use may modestly raise arrhythmia risk in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Arformoterol and Fingolimod?
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 action is needed. Check ECG and potassium if other QT risk factors are present, especially when starting fingolimod.
What other medicines interact with Fingolimod?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fingolimod with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Pimozide. The full list is on the Fingolimod page.
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